Stacey D.’s Journal

We must always be mindful of the nearness of God and His Kingdom. It is right at our hand, right next to us. There is a Kingdom of Heave on this earth just as there is a Kingdom of Hell. It is interesting to me how many people can say that they believe that there is a hell on this earth (or that they believe that this earth ~this life~ is hell, and yet they do not believe that the Kingdom of Heaven also exists here as well. Why is it so much easier to believe in evil over good? Why do people choose evil over good, darkness over light, a lie over the truth. In the next chapter (4) we will see this: "the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” (v.16). This answers the question. Before light came in to the world the people were in darkness. And, in the Gospel of John we learn that people naturally love the darkness. It is so sad and so unfortunate that so many do not come to see ~and, indeed, refuse to see~ that the light is so much better than the darkness and so much more to offer...

In this verse the Magi were warned in a dream not to return to Herod. In verses 13, 20, and 22 Joseph was given direction and warnings through dreams. This shows how God is ever vigilant watching and protecting us. But they also show how we reap benefits by being obedient as the Magi and Joseph were obedient to do the will of God without question.

This verse shows that the Lord fulfills all prophecy and all promises.