On the heels of my last post......

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans 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

Commentary: We find a pattern with the Scriptures: Abraham was called out of his established place in his father’s household to become a nomad. Once he was outside known territory, God could use him. Moses was required to live in the desert for 40 years before he could lead the Jewish people out of Egypt. It seems that God loves to take mighty things and make them smaller in order to confound the world and it’s wisdom. Bethlehem was a border town with the Gentiles. It was considered unclean and totally out of touch with the rest of the Jewish realm. Yet it was Bethlehem that God chose to birth the Savior of mankind, Jesus Christ. Do you feel that God is whittling you down? Rejoice, he’s getting ready to use you in a great way! Do you see yourself on the margins and insignificant? Congratulations! You’re positioned to do great things for God. He has a record of taking weak and foolish things to confound the strong and wise. [bolding emphasis is mine]

Over the past year or so, I do feel that God has been whittling me down. And I have complained about it a lot. I never really thought He was "whittling" me down to do something great with me. Maybe He is. I guess we will have to wait and see. But I do absolutely love that He gave me this verse and these words today - just to show me that He is working all things together for His purpose and glory. Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to be a part of whatever it is You are doing. I love You!