The Little

Today’s Bible Reading:  Micah 5-7; Hebrews 7

Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:

Topic: Humility

SCRIPTURE:  Micah 5:2

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." (Mic 5:2 NIV)

OBSERVATION:

This prophecy of Micah foretells the birthplace of the Messiah. 750 years later this prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was born in the little town of Bethlehem. When king Herod inquired of the chief priests and teachers of the law where the Christ was to be born, this is the prophecy they quoted to him (Matt 2:4-6). Micah described Bethlehem as “small.” Centuries later by worldly standards it was still a little insignificant village.

APPLICATION:

At Christmastime we sing the well known carol… “O LITTLE town of Bethlehem…” It is significant that God chose for His Son to be born in the most humble setting in a little town. You would think that the King if kings would be majestically born in an important city like Jerusalem. But even the place of our Savior’s birth speaks to us. For it is for the little and the humble that Jesus came. Worldly wealth, status and power carry no weight when it comes to receiving the salvation He brings. It is the little and the humble for whom He came. All may come to Him, but regardless of our status and standing in the world, we must come to Him humbly.

PRAYER:

Lord, I realize how little I really am. That You came for me—that You died for me—that You rose from the dead and conquered death, hell and the grave for me, humbles me. With all I have and all I am, as little and insignificant as that is, I worship and adore You my Lord, my Savior, my friend. Amen.  –AP