"Amazing Prophecies" May 10 Readings: Micah 1-7

Today's Reading - Micah 1-7

Background

Micah alternates between oracles of judgment and oracles of restoration. The Hebrew form of Micah means, "Who is like Yahweh?" God pronounces judgment against his people when they sin, but always with a view toward restoration.

The most famous verse in Micah is likely Mica 5:2, where Bethlehem is identified as the home of the Messiah, the ruler of Israel.

Devotional - Amazing Prophecies 

Look at the prophecies of Micah 5:2-4. They are stunning in the clarity and accuracy in light of the work of Christ that we observed.

Bethlehem Ephrathah,you are small among the clans of Judah;one will come from you to be ruler over Israel for me.His origin is from antiquity,from ancient times.3 Therefore, Israel will be abandoned until the timewhen she who is in labor has given birth;then the rest of the ruler’s brothers will returnto the people of Israel.4 He will stand and shepherd themin the strength of the Lord,in the majestic name of the Lord his God.as the sea is filled with water.

Out of this small clan would come a ruler over Israel. He will be a Good Shepherd for the people of Israel and will stand in strength and majesty, displaying the majestic name of the Lord. 

Consider the power of God's word. Hundred's of years before it happens this prophet is able to pinpoint the place of the birth of the Messiah with such accuracy that when it happens, the scribes could tell the wise men where the "king of the Jews" had been born. 

The book that we read is not one of human wisdom or ideas. It is God's word, divine in origin, supernatural in nature. It brings us into the presence of God. 

Father, thank you for your wrd - your inerrant and powerful word. 

Think and Pray

Thank God for giving you a perfect revelation of himself in Scripture.