Micah

2“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

though you are small among the clans^a 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)

Thoughts: Micah was prophesying when Israel fell and Isaiah was starting to prophesy.   It was a very scary and sad time.  Micah spoke a lot about the remnant of Israel and Judah- because the power of the nation was not what it used to be.
    Yet Micah gave the very amazing specific prophesy about the Messiah's coming.  Even Herod's wise men and scribes knew of this prophesy.  It is amazing that Jesus was born in Bethlehem.  God used a decree from the Emperor of Rome to enable Joseph and Mary to go back at this time to their ancestral hometown.  God's Word is secure, reliable and specific.  

Prayer: Lord, give me grace to rely and trust on your Word.