Through the Bible: MicahSample

God Loves and Uses the Small

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 (NIV)

… for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.

Micah 5: 4b(NIV)

Micah 4 and 5 is a message of hope which describes the establishment of God’s Kingdom with the coming of the Ruler from a little town, Bethlehem. Micah 5: 2 and 4(b) are not just talking about a tribal king who would rule Israel, but the coming Messiah who would be the King of kings and Lord of lords over all nations.

Bethlehem is hardly worth counting among the clans of Judah, yet God chooses it to bring forth the Messiah. Bethlehem is significant because it was the birthplace of David and the Messiah is of the lineage of David.

God loves and uses the “small” and the little. He chooses a shepherd boy to slay the Philistine giant, a kid’s lunch box to feed the five thousand and a young girl in a little village to bring Jesus into this world. When God uses the lowly and small, no one can boast of its merit but to magnify God of His mercy and grace.

Prayer

Dear God, open my eyes and my heart to the gifts and calling You have given me that I might share them with eagerness and gladness. Help me to be humble and be faithful in little things. Let my lowliness magnify You, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.