"O Little Town Of Bethlehem"... so insignificant... but God can do so much with people, places and things thought insignificant by the world. In fact... I think he delights in doing the unexpected. Illuminating his light and truth through the ordinary, we get a snapshot of His glory.
The simple image here, is brought to life with simple lines, lettering and a scripture we know and love. The image was found on Pinterest. I could not find the artist name to give credit. It makes me want to try something similar. Such a simple line drawing, brought to life with scripture.
The verse is perfect for the art.
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. Luke 2:1,4-5
Simple, insignificant Bethlehem becomes the place of wonder and prophecy fulfilled.
"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
What seemed like an inconvenience to Joseph and Mary at the end of her pregnancy, was part of the plan. Did they realize it at the time? Matthew did when he penned the first Gospel of the New Testament.
“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” -Matthew 2:6
For ordinary man, seeing is believing, but faith calls our hearts to step out in trust. The Spirit whispers that nothing is ordinary when God is in it. Not Bethlehem. Not our ordinary days when bow to the sovereign King of Eternity.
Today, I am grateful for Bethlehem.
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