Matthew 2

In the second chapter of Matthew he has a point to prove.  Matthew has one thing he doesn't want you to miss (and remember he is originally writing to Jews), Jesus is the promised Messiah.

Matthew shows time and again proof that Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophesy.  So, great I already knew that.  Plus, I'm not a first century Jew who isn't convinced.  What does this mean to me?  Here's what this has to do with you.  Read the Old Testament and look for Jesus.  He is all over the pages of the Old Testament.

Secondly, note that when Joseph has his dream in verse 14 it says he got up and went in the middle of the night.  When God calls us to do something, to love someone, to serve him... do NOT wait.  Get up and do it.  

Finally, don't doubt God.  God can still and does still communicate via dreams.  Here is some ways you can tell a dream is of God.
1. It matches his word.
2. It will reoccur.
3. It will look like his previous work.
4. It will stretch your trust in him.
5. it will give him praise.


So get up and go when Jesus tells you to because he is the Messiah and the Lord of all.  Live like he is today.