How the Shepherds Found Jesusنموونە

The Tower of the Flock

Acting upon His mercy, God sent His Son to be born under the Bethlehem stars, the perfect Lamb of God, the flawless sacrifice for sin. Did you know that many theologians believe Jesus was born in a special stable used specifically for the sacrificial lambs? One year I wrote a post about the birth of the last sacrifice. I had no idea about Migdal Edar (the special tower) and the significance of the birthplace of our Savior.

I had written: Has it ever occurred to anyone how nothing about Jesus’ life and purpose was easy? Even HIS birth took place in hardship by our human standards. But then again, maybe God just wanted HIS creation to witness Hope being born. Each star, named by God, held its breath as the Son of God arrived. Could creation itself imagine how this story of redemption would run its course? How would it end in death way before the Savior’s time? Can we fathom such sacrifice?

I've often thought how frustrated Mary could've been when they could not find a room. I would've been throwing a little tantrum. I'm not a camper, and I can't imagine giving birth under the stars. But God didn’t simply desire creation to witness His Son’s birth, nor was He testing Mary's patience. The place where the Lamb of God would take His first breath held great significance.

This is a key prophecy: “As for you, O watchtower of the flock (Migdal Edar), O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion, the former dominion will be given you; kingship will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.” Micah 4:8.

This is the prophecy of the Savior's birth that connects the “watchtower of the flock” to that starlit night. It may be hard to understand but focus on the promise that “kingship will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.” That king was baby Jesus. Tomorrow we'll find out why Jesus was born outside rather than in a crowded inn. It wasn't only for creation's witness. His birth foreshadowed His destiny.

Thoughts to ponder:

God doesn't miss one detail. Have you been upset when life didn't turn out as planned, but later you discovered God's blessing in your struggle or hardship? Are you going through anything that doesn't seem fair right now, and you're wondering why God has allowed it? Could He have something better in store for you?