A Savior from Bethlehem
High King in low places
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As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah—from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.
Micah 5:2 (NET)
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I’m always amazed at how God decides to use the lowliest things to do His great works.
Like Bethlehem, for instance.
A tiny town that even the Scripture itself calls insignificant among the clans of Judah.
Yet it was the birthplace of our Lord.
Other examples:
Moses was a Hebrew slave who was adopted by the Pharaoh’s daughter & raised in the palace. A perfect place to learn law & rule. Then trained as a shepherd to learn management of stubborn & foolish people (we’re all like sheep).
How about Peter?
A fisherman from Galilee. Called to follow Christ, always speaking up — often out of turn — and even denying Christ three times. Yet also called & empowered to lead the Church after the Resurrection & Ascension.
Countless examples throughout history of God doing mighty works even through the lowliest of people.
That should encourage you.
It encourages me.
I’m no great politician … or skilled leader … or artistic savant.
I’m just a man, doing my best to follow my King.
Yet, with God on my side, who knows what great things I could accomplish for His Kingdom?
Maybe it never makes it to the great books of history … but if I can help change a life for Christ, it’s worth it.
— Ricky Ketchum
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