From today’s reading... You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, From you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel;"
From today’s reading... When people are saying, ‘Peace and security,’ then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.”
From today’s reading... We give thanks to God always for all of you,... unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, knowing,...how you were chosen.”
From today’s reading... I will thrust you from your office and pull you down from your station... I will clothe (Eliakim) with your robe, and gird him with your sash, and give over to him your authority.” When you forget your roots;