Crumbs || House of Bread

There is a city packed with history.  It is the burial ground of Rachel. It is the marriage place of Ruth and Boaz. It is the home of David.  It’s also the birthplace of Jesus. It is Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is a sacred place for Christians.  It represents significant events of our Jewish history and represents the beginning of Jesus’ ongoing ministry.

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Bethlehem is actually “Beth-lehem.” In Ancient Greek, “beth” meaning house and “lehem” meeting bread.

*mic drop for #carbsandJesus*

The history-packed city is the House of Bread. It clearly is a city with the “complex carb” vibes.

Bethlehem fuels our spiritual energy

I’ve grown up looking at the people of Bethlehem, like Rachel, Jacob, and David, and get excited about what God can do in my life. I’ve always admired the patience of Jacob to be able to love Rachel. I’ve studied there love, and as a result have decided to give Him the pen to my love story.

And David (oh David) is a constant reminder that I am enough. David’s life is a reminder that I can conquer the giants I’m facing, God has something amazing in store for me, and my faith overshadows my sins.

Bethlehem created a ground for our faith’s functionality

Bethlehem is known for it’s fertile ground. I think Bethlehem represents just that. Ruth’s life fell apart. Out of tragedy came a full-life. Stories like, Ruth’s, are daily reminders that God is good (and still good,even in tragedy).

Bethlehem is a necessary starting point for a full, purpose-driven life

Beyond these stories, Bethlehem is the birthplace of our Messiah. His birth represents the start of a ministry that has no end. He came to save the world, what lent is all about, and Bethlehem is the starting point for that.

Never forget the stories of the House of Bread:

Rachel and Jacob’s love story is one of patience.

Ruth’s tragic story is one of hope.

David’s simple story is one of surrender.

Jesus’ life story is one of Truth.

God made it rain bread. Then, He built a city that He named the House of Bread. He even chose for His Son to be born there. If this doesn’t convince you that God created carbs and “saw they were good,” I don’t know what will.

“The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable.”

--Ralph Washington Sockman