Read:
Micah 5
Chapter five is a continuation of chapter
four but adds the promise of the future Messiah. As Micah was writing the Gentiles were
sieging Israel. In the depths of
judgement a great promise is given - a future king will be born in Bethlehem
(v. 2). Israel will be abandoned until the Messiah is born (v. 3). This Saviour will be a strong shepherd and
the people will be delivered (v. 6b). The
remnant of Jacob will experience a divine source of existence (v. 7),
irresistible power (v. 8) and divine promise (v. 9). In order for these amazing things to happen
God would first have to take away a few things such as human weapons and
fortification (v. 10-11), the occult (v. 12), and idolatry (v. 13-14). They will be cleansed! Finally, God restates how He will deal with
their enemies.
Prayer
and Journaling
1. In verse 5 Micah says, “And He will be
their peace” meaning the Messiah. How
has Jesus brought and kept peace in your life?
2. Verses 10-15 describe the destruction of
anything that Judah might depend on instead of God. Ask the Lord to show you the things that we,
in our society, depend on. What does the
Lord want to say to you today about these things?
3. Thank the Lord for the things that He has
been showing you in His Word. Thank Him
for the light that His Word provides to us.
What are 2-3 other things you can thank Him for today in regards to His
Word?
