2024-12-11
AdventFrom Bethlehem to Eternity
But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
The prophet pinpointed the birthplace of the Messiah, a small town destined for eternal significance.
Bethlehem's insignificance among Judah's clans highlights God's pattern of choosing the humble and overlooked. The ruler born there would shepherd Israel with divine authority, for His origins reach back to ancient eternity. This prophecy, fulfilled in Christ, shows God's meticulous orchestration of redemptive history across centuries.
For Today
If you feel small or insignificant today, remember that God delights in using the humble for His greatest purposes.
Prayer
Eternal Shepherd, thank You for choosing humble Bethlehem as the birthplace of our salvation. Use our small offerings for Your great purposes. Amen.