God's Glory Church

“And you, Bethlehem-Ephrates… from you… will come the One who will be the Lord in Israel.” — Micah 5:1

In November 1962, physicist John Mockley said, “There is no reason to believe that the average boy or girl cannot master a personal computer.” Mockley’s prediction seemed amazing at the time, but it turned out to be surprisingly accurate. Today, using a computer or portable gadget is one of the first skills a child acquires.

However, not only Mockley’s prediction came true. Much more important biblical prophecies regarding the coming of Christ were also fulfilled. For example, in the Book of the Prophet Micah 5:1 it is said: “And you, Bethlehem-Ephrates, although you are small among the thousands of Judah, from you will come to Me the One who will be the Ruler in Israel, and His will be long-standing, from the days of eternity.” God sent Jesus, who arrived in tiny Bethlehem, and marked Him as a representative of the royal family of David (see Lk. 2:4-7).

The Bible, which accurately predicted the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, also promises His return (Acts 1:11). Jesus promised His first followers that He would return for them (John 14:1-4).

This Christmas, as we meditate on the foretold facts surrounding Jesus’ birth, let us think about His promised return and let Him prepare us for that glorious moment when we will see Him in person!

How can you respond in worship to the truth of the prophecies about the birth of Christ? How does His promise to return for us affect your decision-making?

Loving Father, I am very grateful for the birth of Jesus Christ and for His mission of salvation and redemption. Thank you that He will definitely come back for me.

Author: Bill Crowder