Mary & Joseph – Running from Danger

Imagine yourself on the run with a newborn, racing to get away to safety – to a place where your child will not be injured. The scripture records such an incident after the magi’s visit to the Christ child. Joseph is warned in a dream that the child is in danger. Picking up what little they have, he and Mary flee to Egypt. Looking over their shoulders, they hear stories as they travel the villages of soldiers on the move. Fear rides with them. There are rumors of disaster in Bethlehem. Some say all the little boys less than two have been slaughtered. Mary and Joseph race to get away  realizing Joseph’s dream was true.   Their son is in  incredible danger.

Today there are parents in war-torn countries, fearful for the lives of their children. From Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Myanmar and Somalia . . . all seeking safety…