History rolls on relentlessly. Time refuses to stand still for anyone. There was a time when the world trembled at the deeds of Alexander the Great. But he has now been dead for thousands of years. The world was also once under the powerful rule of Caesar August, the greatest emperor the world had ever seen. But he, too, eventually drew his last breath. Too often we function as if world events are being driven solely by the ambitious men and women who march across the world stage. It is as if dictators and terrorists are determining the future. But that is not so.
God has a divine plan He has been orchestrating since sin first entered into humanity. World leaders may defy God and blaspheme His holy name, but ultimately they are but instruments in his hands. How could the mighty Caesar in imperial Rome know that a decree to increases his revenues could assist in God’s plan to redeem the sins of humanity? In fulfilling a tax requirement, Joseph was bringing his betrothed wife to a divine appointment. God can use the most mundane human regulations and requirements for His purposes. Always be watching for God’s activity around you. Sometimes it occurs in the most unusual of circumstances.