Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:12-16
Why didn’t Jesus decide to live in Jerusalem or somewhere in Judea, not too far from the temple? Why did he choose to live in Galilee? And why the Galilee of the Gentiles?
Why did the Son of God decide to go and live among those who dwelt in darkness and not among those who knew God and worshiped Him? Yes, He came to save sinners. Yes He came for the lost. But there were plenty of sinners in Jerusalem. And the pharisees needed so much to repent and be known by Him. So why did He choose Galilee? I do not know exactly.
What I know is that there is something special and moving in that. He was holy and pure. He never sinned, but he chose to live with those who dwelt in the shadow of death. They needed His light. They had nothing to give them a fake light. The pharisees had their good works. The people of Jerusalem had the temple and more. The people of Judea had history, the promises and so much more to enlighten them. Those of Galilee had nothing. There was no lamp to compete with the Lord’s light.
Or it is just that God likes to save, to forgive and to bring life and light. So He chose to dwell where there were darkness and death. Maybe… It just rejoices my heart to see that the savior chose to dwell where there were no light and no life. It gives me hope and peace. Praise be to Him.
Godly aliens 