Where You Are | Advent Day 7
Daily Scripture Reading: Micah 5:2
Micah 5:2 is a specific promise to us about the King being born, detailing not just who He is but also where his birth would happen. The “where” is important. Where refers to heritage. There are many “wheres” in your life. Where you grew up. Where you went to school. Where you graduated. Where your first job was. Where you got married. Where you bought your first house. You remember where you were when all big life events occurred. The “where” of our big life events are important to us. The most important “where,” however, is heaven— where we spend eternity at the end of our lives and where we get to strive for in the present.
The Lord specifically calls each of us to be His disciples and follow Him. It is not the amount of good we do for the world or the mission trip we go on to a third-world country. It is not about feeding the hungry or donating your used clothes. All these things are important, but it is about where our heart lies that ultimately gives us the biggest blessing.
When you think of this verse going into the Christmas season, think about all the places Jesus traveled in His lifetime. Where He shared the Good News, where He completed His miracles, and where all the mountains are that He moves for us. The ultimate “where” for Him was on the cross, dying for our sins. This little baby that we celebrate this holiday ends up somewhere “ugly” for us so we can all experience the special “wheres” in our life.
Think about your “wheres” today while you go about your life. Is Jesus calling you to go somewhere in your life and change directions? Or is He asking you to pause and meet someone right where they are in their life.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gif of Your Son, Jesus, our Immanuel. As we celebrate this Advent season, remind us of Your constant presence and unwavering love. Help us feel Your closeness in every moment and share Your message to those we meet. Fill our hearts with joy, peace, and gratitude, knowing that You are always with us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.