S – After they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to kill him.” ¹⁴ So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and escaped to Egypt

Matthew 2:13–14 CSB

O – The joy and wonder of the wise men coming to worship and lay gifts at Jesus’ feet is quickly dispelled by the command to escape with Jesus.  Joseph again demonstrates immediate obedience and protects Mary and Jesus from Herod.

A – We want to be so “in tune” with God that we act immediately to his command and do it without question.  That requires our relationship with God to be healthy and intimate.  We must interact daily with the Holy Spirit and listen for God’s prompting.

R –  Heavenly Father, you are Holy and True.  Please help us to be “in tune” and aligned with you in our relationship.  We want to be led by the Holy Spirit in our thoughts, words and actions.  We want to act in your timing and do it with an obedient heart.