Looking Beyond

O. T. #2186 "Looking Beyond"

May 6, 2022

Micah 4

LET IT GLOW

Micah was privileged to look beyond the upcoming captivity of his kin. He knew there was restoration after the Babylonian captivity, 70 years later. Also, beyond that would come the Messiah's reign on earth as King Jesus, after the 7 years of the Great Tribulation.

What will happen then?

• Jesus will reign on the mountain as King in the city of Jerusalem, as a great world power.(verse 1) It will be the most important place on earth where the Lord's house will be.
• It will be above all other hills where people will come from all over the world to worship God there.
• Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of Jacob's God, the people from many nations will say and come there. (verse 2)
• There He will teach us His ways, and we will walk in His paths.

What a promised kingdom! The people (Jews) will want to know God/Jesus in their hearts. The will desire to learn His ways so they can live in them.

Oh that we would have a hungering for God today and His Word. Instead of living for our fleshly desires, we would want to live for Jesus and His teachings.

Especially now, may we pray for each Supreme Court Justice as they vote to abolish abortion, and in our each state, too. If we do not stop killing millions of innocent babies, we will be judged and an end of America will be without freedoms. It is not an issue about the mother's rights of sin, but about the babies' right to life. Where would we be if our own mother had aborted us?

 

LET IT GROW

Military hardware will no longer be needed during the Millennial reign of Christ as King. He will rule in Jerusalem with a rod of iron. Their swords will be turned into plows. (verse 3)

There will be universal prosperity and security, so money will not be used to make weapons. Peace will reign among the people. There will be fellowship under the fig tree. (verse 4)

It will happen when God's king (Jesus) will rule in God's world from God's nation in God's time! (J. Falwell)

The Jews will walk in the name of the LORD our God forever and ever. (NASB) The godly remnant of Israel will no longer pursue other gods, but walk after the True God during this time.

After God has punished Israel for her sins, is scattered, and afflicted, Jehovah's purpose will be completed and they will repent of their sins. The Messiah will reign over His people.

Since we can look back, we know that David was born in little Bethlehem and so was Jesus. It is about a mile from Jerusalem. Although now an Islamic temple is on the site of the old Temple and inner court, it will be brought down and replaced. The kingship will be restored to my precious Jerusalem. (NLT)

Can we look beyond our circumstances and have hope in Jesus, our King and Savior?

One day this will all be over, fighting for what is right and God's Ways. Keep the hope in Jesus, friend. Let Him reign as King in your heart today.

LET IT GO

Our God is still the same, in control, has it all planned out, never breaks His promises. He never looses His power. He will reign as King!

Jesus, You are my King!

Amazing love, how can it be, that You my King should die for me!

Amazing love, I know it's true, and it's my honor to honor You, Jesus!