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.”
Micah 5 heralds the coming of the Savior: “…out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” I’m not sure I ever made that connection before.
Micah 5:3 Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor bears a son, and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.
Not only that, but Micah 5:5 heralds the fact that Christ “…will be our peace….” This is definitely something I’m still trying to master, allowing Christ alone to be my peace. Bless my heart….
Micah 5:4 He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.
Lord of all Creation, Thank You for Your word, for Your birth, death, and resurrection, for Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help me to root myself in Your peace alone. Draw me closer. Amen.
Micah 5:5 And he will be our peace when the Assyrians invade our land and march through our fortresses. We will raise against them seven shepherds, even eight commanders….
Have a blessed day.