In Micah 5:2–6, the prophet delivers a profound Advent hope amid national despair, pointing to a future ruler from Bethlehem—though small and insignificant—whose origins are from eternity, fulfilling God's eternal purposes. This shepherd king, rooted in David's lineage and dependent on divine strength, will shepherd God's people in majesty and peace, ultimately defeating spiritual enemies not by military might but through the power of the gospel, extending His rule to the ends of the earth. The promise of 'until' underscores that suffering and waiting are not arbitrary but part of God's redemptive design, refining His people and preparing them for the fullness of His kingdom. Though Jerusalem rejected the Messiah's arrival, the true fulfillment came in Jesus—born in Bethlehem, incarnate in weakness, yet victorious through death and resurrection—whose return is the ultimate hope that sustains believers through present darkness. The passage calls all to respond in faith, trusting in Christ's finished work, embracing the eternal weight of glory, and living in expectant readiness for His final coming.

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