I was reading the first four chapters of Matthew and I underlined what each chapter emphasized. Matthew chapters 1 &2 show us how God leads us in this life.
Joseph was planning on divorcing Mary because it became evident she was pregnant before they had been together. "Because Joseph her husband was a good man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly." But an angel from God was sent to Joseph in a dream to tell him not to be afraid, that the child was from God Himself. God sent other dreams to Joseph to warn him to flee to Egypt and then when to come back.
God also sent a star for the wise men of the east so they could find Jesus. He first sent them to Jerusalem, where the whole city became aware of them seeking the Messiah. When they left Jerusalem, the star reappeared and they rejoiced. They followed it to Bethlehem and found Jesus. God then spoke to them in a dream and warned them not to tell King Herod where Jesus was, but to go home another way.
What I learned from these two chapters is that God will lead us where he wants us to go. We need not worry or fret, just let our hearts be open to God's directions.
"You will hear a voice behind you saying, 'This is the way, follow it whether it turns to the right or the left." Isaiah 30:21
"In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:6
