But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2 (ESV)

“Bethlehem? That’s random,” might have been the response to God’s choice for the Messiah’s birthplace. Those who seem too little, foolish, weak, and random often have unexpected roles in God’s redemption story. When God includes us in the story He’s been telling “from ancient days,” there are no small roles.

Lord, thank you for giving me a part in Your amazing story.

 But you, O Bethlehem are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past, from the days of eternity. Micah 5:2

God’s redemptive love for us is so strong that he had a gift ready for the world from the beginning. He knew exactly what we needed, wrapped it simply, and presented it with love one night in Bethlehem. Christ is the gift that never stops giving.

Thank you for giving your Son.