One of my favorite Christmas carols is “O little town of Bethlehem”, and it is based on the Bible text of Micah. The song and the Bible verse always move my imagination to see a small town in a peaceful night with the star shining in the sky. Probably it is the memory of one of the typical Christmas cards that we send and receive during the Christmas season.
But what we need to imagine beyond this image of peace is the meaning of Salvation in times of crisis, Micah talked about it. The image of exile and return was present in 5:3 with the words “Israel will be abandoned.” I think this is an important concept to consider: the notion of experiencing exile and the feeling of being abandoned. It is in this context where we can see the Salvation and the Savior coming with real gratitude and hope. This is part of the mystery, that the Salvation comes suddenly but with the power to liberate us from our captivity and guide us to the promised land. Think about your own captivities and follow the way that God has opened to your freedom.
Rev. Jose Luis La Torre, Hispanic Ministry Pastor
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