The Shepherd King
The Shepherd King
From Small Beginnings Advent 2024 - Day 16
"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. Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men." (Micah 5:2-5 KJV)
"God's greatest works often start in the smallest places. The cosmic King chose a tiny town to make His grand entrance." - Philip Yancey
When you feel insignificant or overlooked, remember Bethlehem. This prophecy reveals how God deliberately chooses what seems small and insufficient to showcase His magnificent plan. The Hebrew word for "feed" here is ra'ah - the same word used for shepherding.
This isn't just about a ruler taking power; it's about a shepherd-king who leads with tender care while wielding divine authority. From this tiny village would come not just a local leader, but the eternal Shepherd whose authority stretches from everlasting to everlasting, whose very presence embodies peace. In your recovery journey, what looks small today could be God's launching pad for something eternal.
"Never despise small beginnings. God specializes in using the overlooked to accomplish the overwhelming." - Charles Stanley
Your Shepherd Truth:
You're not just another face in the crowd - you're part of an eternal plan. Your small steps of faith today are connected to God's everlasting purpose. The same God who chose Bethlehem chooses you.
Preparing Your Heart for Christmas:
Where do you feel small or insufficient today? How might God be using your humble circumstances? What peace do you need from the Shepherd-King?
Engagement Prompts:
Share your "small beginning" story
How has God made something great from your little?
Leave a comment if you need the Shepherd's guidance
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