Marvelous Things

O. T. #2203  "Marvelou Things"

May 31, 2022 

Micah 7-Part 3

LET IT GLOW 

Even though evil was rampant in Israel, Micah pointed to Jehovah, who was their only hope. Having seen a prophetic vision, Micah looked down through the centuries to the Great Tribulation, and then victory for God's people. Then the Lord will fulfill His promises and establish His Kingdom.  Micah was watching, waiting, and praying.

In verses 14-18, we read of his prayer. Since the prophet relates to his people and loves them, he is specifically praying for them. Let's listen in on the wonderful way he commits his people to the Good Shepherd's care:

• He asks God to feed His people, the flock of His heritage, with a rod of comfort, as David did in Psalm 23. As the shepherd protect and provides for his sheep, so Micah realizes God disciplines and instructs us, also. As in the good ole days, the land was fruitful, peaceful, and had obedient sheep. (verse 14)

Then God answered Micah, According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I show unto him marvellous things. (verse 15)

The Hebrew word for marvellous is pala (paw-law'), which means hard, hidden, things too high, miracles, wonderful (things, works).

Can we say that God did marvellous, wonderful, and high things as the plagues came upon the Egyptians, demonstrating His power above the magicians?  I believe it is not just a story, but actually happened, for it appears in God's Word. Amen? Also, God provided for the remnant who returned to the Jerusalem to rebuild it. What a marvelous thing for King Cyrus to allow them to return and supply what they needed. It was a God Thing.

What marvellous and wonderful thing has God done for you lately? I stand in awe that God gave us such a wonderful church. May He receive glory, honor, and praise for His mighty works. Let's share them with others.

LET IT GROW

Realistically, we may question why 17 children and 2 adults died in the Texas school. For whatever reason, God did not intervene. Perhaps He wants to do marvelous things in that community, and it would take such a sacrifice to bring the folks to repentance and salvation through Jesus. But then, we may not know the answers until we reach heaven. 

There are other verses which use the word marvelous. Psalm 98:1-2, O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten Him the victory. The LORD hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly shown in the sight of the heathen. 

I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. (Ps. 139:14)

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, Thou King of saints. (Revelation 15:3)

LET IT GO

My God, You do marvelous and wonderful things.

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

To You be the glory, honor, and praise forever and ever. Amen.