Kansas City, Missouri, United States - Reflecting God – Embrace Holy Living - "The Invasion" Saturday, 20 December 2014 - Scripture: Micah 5: The Leader Who Will Shepherd-Rule Israel1 But for now, prepare for the worst, victim daughter!
The siege is set against us.
They humiliate Israel’s king,
slapping him around like a rag doll.
2-4 But you, Bethlehem, David’s country,
the runt of the litter—
From you will come the leader
who will shepherd-rule Israel.
He’ll be no upstart, no pretender.
His family tree is ancient and distinguished.
Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes
until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,
And the scattered brothers come back
home to the family of Israel.
He will stand tall in his shepherd-rule by God’s strength,
centered in the majesty of God-Revealed.
And the people will have a good and safe home,
for the whole world will hold him in respect—
Peacemaker of the world!
5-6 And if some bullying Assyrian shows up,
invades and violates our land, don’t worry.
We’ll put him in his place, send him packing,
and watch his every move.
Shepherd-rule will extend as far as needed,
to Assyria and all other Nimrod-bullies.
Our shepherd-ruler will save us from old or new enemies,
from anyone who invades or violates our land.
"The Invasion" by Bob Broadbooks
When I read the word “invasion” I think of violence, marching armies, and deafening noise. However, the greatest invasion of history was nothing like that. That invasion wasn’t led by a vast army—just one baby born in an out-of-the-way berg called Bethlehem. It wasn’t to subjugate a population—it was to free folks who were in horrendous captivity. That invasion wasn’t initiated by an angry warlord—just a loving heavenly Father who was moved by the pain and injustice visited on His children. His invasion didn’t bring war and bloodshed, instead He brought peace: and the only blood that was spilled was His own.
Of course, this invasion was the coming of Jesus Christ into our war-torn world. The prophetic announcement was given almost 800 years before the actual birth. Still, it was worth the wait.
Be thankful. Let this great Shepherd invade your soul again today and live in his peace!
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