From the story we read in Matthew 2:1-13 we see that our Lord Jesus Christ had a Herod in His life.

I want to depict Herod as a type of

1.      Influential persons (people who could actually affect one’s life, either by way of position or proximity – Herod was in the position where he could order a person killed.

2.      A person who pretend to love you or be your friend but is actually seeking for your destruction. These are deceitful and pretending people; Herod pretended as if he wanted to worship Jesus.

3.      Persons who are close to us and know our strategies and lifestyles – (Joab) 2 Sam. 3:22-30

4.      People who are life wasters; even though you are trying to help them. Herod did not mind killing the innocents, just in an attempt to get Jesus – Matt. 2:16-18

We’ll also depict Jesus as a type of

1.      A person of great destiny. Jesus came to save mankind – Matt. 1:21

2.      A person who was helpless at a point in time. Jesus was a child – Matt. 2:13

Dearly beloved of God, enemies of destiny may also find you vulnerable and weak; they may therefore set out to sneak into your life for destruction, but as Herod failed over the life of Jesus, every kind of Herod in your life shall fail in Jesus name.

What is the end of such people as Herod?

1.      They die of non-achievement: Herod died without being able to kill Jesus – Matt. 2:19-20, Thank God.

2.      God’s revenge comes upon them: Joab was later killed shamefully – 1 kings 2:1-6 & 28-34.

Way of escape from such powers

1.      Watch and pray concerning your moves and decisions – (David had saved the Keilah people in verse 5 but the same set of people he fought for who would have set him up for death in verse 12 if he did not inquire of God through prayer) - 1 Sam. 23:1-13. In Matt. 7:15 Jesus told us that there are people who are wolves but actually present themselves as sheep. May God deliver us.

2.      Obey God’s instructions; they will lead to your protection – Matt. 2:13. Do not be too religious to accept that indeed there are enemies who pretend to be friends.

3.      Set your mind upon the Lord, He will deliver you – Psalm 91:14

You will be victorious in Jesus name.

Prayers: Lord, deliver me from wolves who dress up in sheep’s clothing – Matt. 7:15

By God’s grace a newly revised edition of my book, “Chosen But Naughty” is now available. Call 516-860-5729 in order to obtain your copy. In this book you will gain insight to the reasons why some situations keep repeating itself in your life and how the blood of Jesus can help bring victory.

I serve as the pastor of Christ Apostolic Church (World Soul-Winning Evangelistic Ministry) in Queens, NY. You may reach me there at 718-6588981 and I’ll be glad to pray with you and share God’s mind through His words. We are located @ 108-02 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435

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