“But thou, Bethlehem 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.” Micah 5:2 kjv
BUT THOU BETHLEHEM.
In the year between 740-710 B.C., Micah prophesies that a ruler would come out of Bethlehem who would fulfill God’s promises to His people. This verse was about Jesus the Messiah who would be born as a human being. Jesus walked on earth. Jesus gives peace with God, forgiveness of sin, and the assurance of eternal life to those who repent and receive Him by faith. Jesus was among His people, crucified, rose again and ascended unto heaven. The rest of Micah’s scriptures explained the coming Messiah will destroy all evil and Christ will be our everlasting peace. The Messiah will reign as a King of kings and Lord of lords. These encourage me to keep in prayer-union with our Lord and to look forward to His coming for His people, Israel in Jerusalem. I pray that it will encourage you to keep in tune with God and not give up just because the Lord’s coming seems slow.
Song: King of kings
He is the King of kings,
He is the Lord of lords.
The ever lasting One,
the dear beloved Son.
The Beginning and the End,
the sinner’s only Friend.
His name is Jesus, His name is Lord!
Lyrics and music: Sharon Steward Dyer
