"When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him." Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, "Out of Egypt I called my son." Matthew 2:13-15
The role of the father - you see Joesph honoring God by obeying His direction. His obedience is forming and fulfilling scripture. As a father, I have the same choices to make, will I honor God and allow God to form His children. I could of very easily ignored the prompting of God and gone back to sleep this morning but I didn't. Spending time together as a family, recognizing God's promptings is honoring God and fulfilling our role as fathers. The choices we make impact the futures of our children and our children's children. Be the example and obey the will of God.
What is God saying to me: I awoke you for a reason and you listened, be blessed today, surrounded by love.
Dear Father, I am blessed to be able to recognize and respond to Your call. You give each of us holy examples of family life that is passed on, help us recognize our roles within the family. Protect the family Lord by Your promptings and our response. You are calling many out of Egypt not just the child Jesus. Awake My children and respond to your calling, little eyes are watching. Prayers for the family, especially those that are under attack, may St Joesph be our protector. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
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