Read:
Micah 4
Micah now changes his focus and turns to
what God intends to bring about in the future.
The chapter starts with the phrase, “in the last days” which tells us
that this is an end times prophecy. The
following characteristics will be seen at that time:
- Jerusalem will become the centre on which nations converge (v. 1-2a)
- Jerusalem will be the centre on which God’s word goes forth and there will be peace (v. 2b-4)
- The nation will be gathered (v. 6)
- The nation will be transformed (v. 7)
- Jerusalem will be established as the capital of the world (v. 8)
Micah foresees the collapse of the
monarchy (v. 9) and the impending exile (v. 10a) but he also sees that they
will be redeemed (v. 10b). Their enemies
will gloat (v. 11) but they will be defeated (v. 12-13).
Prayer
and Journaling
1. The future that Micah speaks of includes
all nations coming to Jerusalem to worship.
This is a peaceful time when spears will no longer be needed so they
will be turned into plowshares (v. 3).
Thank the Lord for the coming hope that we have for a great future in
eternity!
2. Re-read chapter four writing down all the
blessings that we will experience in eternity!
How does this build desire and excitement in you for eternity?
3. Even though there will be pretty tough
times ahead, the prophet Micah tells of future victory. What does God want to say to you about this
today in relation to where we are at right now in human history?
