JOHN HAGEE DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
John Hagee Daily Devotional 20th December 2023, Wednesday Devotional Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
Today’s Scripture
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting. – Micah 5:2
The prophet Micah uttered these words that are planted like a gem in the Old Testament. God had a plan from the beginning of time that would change the world forever.
Mention of “Bethlehem” floods our minds with the familiarity of the Christmas story. From our current vantage point, we know that Bethlehem became holy ground that long-ago night when a baby’s cry rent the air, and God wrapped Himself in flesh to dwell among us.
When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, Bethlehem did not exist. But God knew.
When the children of Israel exited Egypt for a land flowing with milk and honey, they had no idea what would happen on a Judean hillside centuries later. But God knew.
When David sat on his throne in Jerusalem, and generations of kings descended from him, they had no understanding of a baby in a manger. But God knew.
When Micah spoke centuries before the blessed event, Bethlehem was a little-known town. But God knew.
In an insignificant place on the map, an eternal Ruler would come forth. God knew. Micah spoke. Seven hundred years later, the Messiah was born.
Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. God’s word never fails. Every promise is true. Thanks be to God for the Messiah, His Son and our Savior. Place Your trust in Him alone!
Today’s Bible Reading:
Old Testament
Haggai 1:1-2:23
New Testament
Revelation 11:1-19
Psalms & Proverbs
Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 30:15-16
Pastor John C. Hagee is the founder and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 22,000 active members. Pastor Hagee has served the Lord in the gospel ministry for 65 years.
Pastor Hagee received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas and a second Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
He has received Honorary Doctorates from Oral Roberts University, Canada Christian College, and Netanya Academic College of Israel.
Pastor Hagee is the author of 45 major books, seven of which were on the New York Times Best Seller’s List
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