True Thinking
‘“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 old from days of eternity.” Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labour gives birth and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites. He will stand to shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth and he will be their peace.’ Micah 5:2-5
The Fascination of Herod, Matthew 2:1-10
The Truth causes trouble; Herod did not like the idea of another King “....when Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” There can only be one King of any people.
The Truth reveals hypocrisy; Herod paid lip service to the wise men, he deceived them but not God. The demands of the coming King go out before him, “Make way”.
The Truth requires action; when a King comes to take up his throne a response is required from the people. Will you bow your knee to the King, a sign of submission to his authority?
Jesus’ words, “I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but by me.” Are His declaration of independence, His bill of rights and the final word on premiership. They are deliberately presidential and authoritarian and every power, principality and kingdom, every company, country and institution has been given notice.
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