In today's verse, the eighth century B.C. prophet, Micah, speaks messianically, preparing his readers for what would shortly come to pass. In V:2 of this chapter, the prophet declares: "But as for you, Bethlehem, you are too little to be a city among the clans of Judah. Yet, from you One will come forth for Me to be ruler in Israel." Micah clearly sees Jesus, the small town in which He would be born, and His destiny as a "ruler"-not just in Israel but of Israel (or God's "chosen" people).

Micah sees Jesus as being much like a shepherd that takes care of his sheep-only, in this case, Christ will care for His people. In so doing, the prophet tells us, those who believe will find a measure of "security" in Jesus, the He will be known as "truly great" throughout the world-by believers and non-believers alike. Micah goes so far as to indicate that there would be "power" in the "glorious name" of Jesus. What converted Christian hasn't experienced the truth of those words?!

Micah's prediction about Jesus, nearly a thousand years before He would be born, would be fulfilled with specificity. Jesus would become the "good shepherd" (John 10:11), and His teachings would be the means by which He would lead those who become His "sheep." Because of His ransom sacrifice, no matter how tenuous our lives are, He would offer eternal "security" in the form of salvation from sin. And, true to Micah's words, Jesus is known throughout the world as one of the greatest teachers, the holiest men, and the founder of the world's largest religion. Yes, there is much for those outside of Christianity to learn about Jesus. Nonetheless, Micah's prophetic promise is known to be true by all who know of the "power" and "glory" of His name!