DECEMBER 15 WHERE ARE YOU FROM? By Eric Messer Vice President of Operations and Central Services, Word of Life Fellowship
Today’s Passage: Luke 2:1–5
“Where are you from?” This is a common question people ask when meeting someone new. It’s a way to understand their background and make a connection, which can help foster a relationship. Joseph, a descendant of David, was from Bethlehem, and according to Caesar Augustus’ decree, he had to return to his hometown to be registered. Mary, who was full term in her pregnancy with Jesus, joined him for this 70-to-90-mile journey South from Nazareth. In doing so, God was moving in the hearts of men to fulfill the prophecy in Micah 5:2, written 700 years before Christ’s birth. “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little among 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.” Bethlehem was not a place of political or economic significance in the Roman Empire. However, in Hebrew, “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread”. How wonderful that Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:35), was given to us so that we may have food that endures forever (John 6:27). In our relationships, it is important to know where people come from, but it is even more important to know where they are going. Jesus, as the Bread of Life, promises that “whoever believes has eternal life” (John 6:47). Do you know where you are going? Jesus promises eternal life to you through the Bread of Life that He offers. Have you shared the Bread of Life with your family and friends this Christmas season?
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