Spirit Life Church-MN

Matthew 2:1-3 (NASB) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

1. Worship Is The Why Behind The Journey

Matthew 2:4-11 (NASB) Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, King Herod inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet: 6 'And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; for out of you shall come forth A Ruler Who will shepherd MY people Israel.'" 7 Then Herod secretly called [called for a private meeting] the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him." 9 After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was [not Bethlehem]. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures [their hearts], they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

2. Worship Keeps Your Heart Open

Matthew 2:12-15 (NASB)

Having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way. 13 Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him." 14 So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt. 15 He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:" Out of Egypt I called MY Son."

3. God Will Guide & Provide For The Journey

• Psalm 32:8-9 (NLT)
  The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise [counsel] you and watch over you. 9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control."

4. God Will Protect You On The Journey.
Matthew 2:16-18 (NASB) When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the magi. 17 Then what had been spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: 18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; and she refused to be comforted, because they were no more."

5. God Will Steer Your Fears On The Journey

6. God Wants You To Enjoy The Journey.

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