Micah 5:4 · KJV

"And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth."

King James Version

Passage Context

²But thou, Beth-lehem 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.

³Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.

⁴And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.

⁵And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.

⁶And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.

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Devotional Reflection

LovePeaceGratitudeHopeAwe

Jesus is informing us that He will die for us when He refers to Himself as the "Good Shepherd." For us, it represents the power, grandeur, security, and calm that Micah said it would.

Prayer

Thank you, God, for sending Jesus to serve as my Shepherd. You are a kind and enduring God. His grandeur astounds me, and His power sustains me in this wild world. As I look into the future, I find comfort and calm in Him. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAwe

Our biggest hope is that our Good Shepherd will come back for us, call each of us by name, and bring us back into His flock safely. There, He will watch over us and give us peace for all time.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for sending Jesus to be both the sacrifice for my sins and the Good Shepherd. Thank you for the promise that my life with you, now and in the future, will be filled with rest, protection, and peace because of your Son. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

How do you seek strength in times of uncertainty?

What does it mean for you to abide in God's presence?

When have you felt guided by a higher power in your life?

Life Application

faith

Develop a routine of prayer and meditation to strengthen your relationship with God.

leadership

Consider how you can lead others with humility and strength, reflecting God's majesty.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights the strength and majesty of the coming ruler, which is embodied in Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for His flock.

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