QT 24/11/2025 Mon. Micah 5 The Ruler from Bethlehem — Our Peace and Shepherd 伯利恒的君王——我们的平安与牧者

QT 24/11/2025 Mon. Micah 5 The Ruler from Bethlehem — Our Peace and Shepherd
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Micah 5 is a beautiful prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, who brings peace, strength, and salvation to His people.

Scripture Focus:

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)

And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great
to the ends of the earth. And he shall be their peace. — Micah 5:4–5a (ESV)

Reflection

Micah 5 shines like a jewel in the darkness of Israel’s distress. Jerusalem was under threat, leaders were corrupt, and the nation seemed hopeless. Yet God gives a stunning promise: from a small, forgotten village will come the greatest King the world has ever known.

(1)  God Works Through the Humble

Bethlehem was tiny—“too little to be among the clans of Judah.” Yet God chose it as the birthplace of the Messiah. The same God who chose a humble shepherd boy named David to be king now promises a greater Shepherd from the same town.

This reminds us that God delights to use the small, the weak, and the overlooked to accomplish His purposes (1 Corinthians 1:27–29). Christ’s humble birth points us to a kingdom not built on power or prestige, but on grace.

(2) The Eternal King

Micah says this ruler’s “coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.” This points beyond any earthly king—it reveals the eternal nature of Jesus Christ, the Son of God who existed before all creation (John 1:1–3).

The baby born in Bethlehem was not a new beginning but the eternal Word taking on flesh to fulfill God’s redemption plan.

(3) The Shepherd Who Brings Peace

Verse 4 declares that He “shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD.” Jesus is not a distant ruler—He is a Shepherd-King who tenderly cares for His people, providing security and rest.

And verse 5 gives one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture:

“He shall be their peace.”

Not just a giver of peace, but peace itself. In a world filled with turmoil, Christ is the only source of lasting peace with God and peace within our hearts.

(4) The Global Kingdom

Micah’s prophecy extends beyond Israel: this Shepherd “shall be great to the ends of the earth.” The gospel of Jesus Christ is not limited by borders or tribes—it’s the message of salvation for all nations. Today, through missions and evangelism, this prophecy continues to unfold as people from every tongue and tribe bow to the King born in Bethlehem.

Application

(1) Trust God’s timing and methods. He often works through the small, the unexpected, and the humble to reveal His glory.

(2) Rest in your Shepherd. Jesus knows, leads, and protects His people—your security is in His strength, not your own.

(3) Live in His peace. No matter the chaos around you, Christ Himself is your peace.

(4) Share His reign. Tell others that the humble King has come—and will come again in glory to reign forever.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for coming from humble Bethlehem to bring salvation to the world.
You are my Shepherd, my King, and my Peace. Teach me to trust in Your strength, not my own, and to walk in the peace You have given me. Help me to live and speak in a way that draws others to Your kingdom. May Your name be great to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

QT 24/11/2025 星期一. 弥迦书 5 伯利恒的君王——我们的平安与牧者
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弥迦书第五章是关于未来弥赛亚耶稣基督的美好预言，祂将为子民带来平安、力量与救赎。

经文焦点：

伯利恒以法他啊！你在犹大诸城中虽然细小（“伯利恒......细小”有古卷作“以法他家啊，你在犹大诸族中虽然细小”），必有一位从你那里出来，为我作以色列的统治者；他的根源从太初，从亘古就有了。——弥迦书5:2

4 他必站立起来，靠着耶和华的能力，靠着耶和华他　神之名的威严，牧养他的羊群；他们必然安居，因为那时他必尊大，直到地极。5 这就是那带来太平的。——弥迦书5:4-5a

默想

在以色列困苦的黑暗中，弥迦书第五章如宝石般闪耀。耶路撒冷面临威胁，领袖腐败，国家看似毫无希望。然而神赐下惊人的应许：从一个微小、被人遗忘的村庄，将诞生世上最伟大的君王。

(1) 神借着谦卑之人行事

伯利恒是座小城——“在犹大的宗族中算不得什么”。然而神却拣选它作为弥赛亚的诞生地。那位曾拣选名叫大卫的卑微牧童作王的神，如今应许要从这座城中兴起更伟大的牧者。

这提醒我们：神喜悦使用卑微者、软弱者与被忽视者成就祂的旨意（哥林多前书1:27-29）。基督卑微的降生指向一个不以权势尊荣为根基，唯以恩典为根基的国度。

(2) 永恒君王

弥迦宣告这位统治者 “从亘古、从太初就显现” 。这超越任何世俗君王——昭示耶稣基督永恒的本质，这位在万物创造之前就存在的上帝之子（约翰福音1:1-3）。

伯利恒诞生的婴孩并非新起点，而是永恒之道取了血肉之躯，成就上帝的救赎计划。

(3) 赐平安的牧者

第4节宣告祂“必站立牧养祂的羊群，在耶和华的大能中牧养”。耶稣并非遥不可及的君王——祂是牧人君王，温柔看顾子民，赐予安稳与安息。

第5节更记载了圣经中最令人心安的应许：祂必作他们的平安。祂不仅赐下平安，祂就是平安本身。在这动荡的世界里，基督是与神和好、内心得享永恒平安的唯一泉源。

(4) 分享祂的统治。告诉众人：谦卑的君王已经降临——祂必将荣耀再来，永远作王。

祷告

主耶稣，感谢祢从卑微的伯利恒降生，为世人带来救恩。 祢是我的牧者，我的君王，我的平安。求祢教导我倚靠祢的力量而非己力，行走在祢赐予的平安中。求祢帮助我以言行引领他人归向祢的国度。愿祢的名被尊为大，直到地极。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。