"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."" (Micah 5:2). This biblical passage, primarily used during Christmas,
is remarkably familiar to many of us. If we carefully study and examine this passage,
we realize excellent teaching for all of us. Bethlehem was a small village in
Israel. However, God chose this small place for his son, Jesus Christ, to be
born. God could have chosen Jerusalem. It was a big city; the temple was there.
It was the religious and political center of Israel. God could have chosen the
palace. However, he chose a stable in Bethlehem. The parallel for our lives is
that we often believe we are insignificant before God. We think we cannot do
something for the Lord because we do not have the academic preparation or
maturity necessary to do it. However, God looks at you not for who you are but
for your potential. To God, your prospects are limitless. When He calls you to
do something, rest assured that He will give you what you need to complete the
work (Philippians 1:6). God reminds us that you have the potential for
greatness in his eyes. It's time you trust God and let Him work through you.
May the Lord bless you and keep you always.
Pastor Dimas
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