Thank You for Your Word and for this chapter. Thank You for reminding me of Your promise to send a ruler from Bethlehem, who will shepherd Your people and bring peace. Help me to trust in Your timing and Your plan, even when I may not understand it.
I pray that You would guide me and lead me in Your ways, just as You promised to guide Your people with this future ruler. Help me to look to You for protection and security, knowing that true security can only be found in You.
I also pray that You would use me to bring Your peace and justice to the world around me. Help me to be a reflection of Your love and Your truth, and to bring hope to those who are in need.
Thank You for being a God who keeps Your promises and for sending Your Son, Jesus, as the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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