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Why Bethlehem

Matthew 2:1 - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea….

Someone once said that the hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable. There were thousands of towns in the days of Christ. But we read in Micah 5:2 - But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. 

The name Bethlehem means “House of Bread,” and Christ is the Bread from heaven. Ephratah means “fruitfulness.” As Jesus later told His disciples, John 15:8 – “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” In a forgotten corner of a forgotten town came the most unforgettable news the world has ever heard. In the House of Bread, Bread was served. In the town of fruitfulness, Someone came as the sweet fruit of heaven.

Just as Jesus quietly arrived in that town of towns, so He longs to be born again in the hearts of every one of us.

The greatest gift you will ever receive will never be found under a Christmas tree. It is far too valuable to be stored in any other place but in the depths of your heart.                                                                                Unknown

From – “Walking With God” by David Jeremiah