Matthew 2:13-23 – Flight Into Egypt
The rulers of this world are seldom friendly to the cause of God. The Lord Jesus comes down from heaven to save sinners, and at once Herod the king seeks to destroy Him. These verses also show that Jesus is a “Man of Sorrows” even as an infant. Trouble awaits Him as soon as He enters into the world. His life is in danger from Herod’s hatred. His mother and Joseph must take Him away by night and flee to Egypt. This is just typical of all His experience on earth.
The Lord Jesus is just the Saviour that the suffering and sorrowful need. He knows what we are talking about when we pray to Him about our troubles. He can sympathise with us. Let us keep nothing back from Him. Let us make Him our closest friend and pour out our hearts to Him.
Death can come to the kings of this world just like it comes to other men. The rulers of millions have no more power to keep their heart beating than anyone else. The murderer of helpless infants must himself die, and when Joseph and Mary hear that Herod is dead, they return in safety to their own land. True Christians should never be greatly worried by the persecution of man. Their enemies may be strong, and they may be weak, but still they ought not to be afraid. Death is a mighty leveller, and can take any mountain out of the way of Christ’s Church.
Nazareth was a small town in Galilee. It was not once mentioned in the Old Testament. Other cities were far more important. But the Lord Jesus passed by them all and chose Nazareth. This was humility, a humility we would do well to imitate. Pride is the oldest and commonest of sins, and we should pray and work for humility.
Questions
- Where does Jesus go and why?
- Where does Jesus live most of His life?
Prayer Points
- Pray for humility.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.