Why Bethlehem?

The following is from a devotional by Dr. David Jeremiah that I thought you may find revealing and satisfying to the soul.

 Why Bethlehem?

Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea....
Matthew 2:1

Recommended Reading
Micah 5:2-5

Someone once said that the hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable. There were thousands of towns in the days of Christ. But only one had been predicted as Messiah's birthplace by Micah 5:2: "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."

The word "Bethlehem" means "House of Bread," for Christ was the Bread from heaven. "Ephrathah" means "fruitfulness," as Jesus later told His disciples, "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit" (John 15:8a). In a forgotten corner of a forgotten town came the most unforgettable news the world has ever heard. In the House of Bread, Bread was served. In the town of fruitfulness, someone came as the sweet fruit of heaven.

Just as the Child quietly arrived in that town of towns, so He longs to be born again in the hearts of every one of us.

(Dr. David Jeremiah)