Herod then arranged a secret meeting with the scholars from the East. Pretending to be as devout as they were, he got them to tell him exactly when the birth-announcement star appeared. Then he told them the prophecy about Bethlehem, and said, "Go find this child. Leave no stone unturned. As soon as you find him, send word and I'll join you at once in your worship." (Matthew 2:7-8) Isn't this amazing to you? Herod read and believed the Scriptures, or was he just taking precautions and protecting his throne.
This entire story is fascinating. The scholars from the east were not fooled, especially after their dream instructing them not to report back to Herod. Then Joseph was told by an angel to take the child and his mother and run. Joseph obeyed. The dream of the wise men, and then the angel in Joseph's dream were instruments of God used to fulfill God's will. The fact the magi and Joseph complied saved the child's life.
How many times do I feel a nudge in a dream or a compulsion to do something counter to my usual behavior? Thinking back I can identify a number of instances when God was orchestrating my steps. I always have the option to disregard these nudges, but I don't have a peace about things if I exercise this option. It is so exciting to recognize God's hand in my life; or is it my life in God's hand? Works either way doesn't it.
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