Need Strength and Provision?

O. T. #2190  "Need Strength and Provision?"

May 12, 2022

Micah 5-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

This morning after breakfast and clean up, I took my Dr. Pepper and sat on my porch swing. I soaked in the quietness of the day. Birds were praising their Creator. My cats were playing. A gentle breeze was blowing. I wish you could have been with me. You could share what is going on in your world. Thank You Jesus for Your provisions!

In the midst of a prophecy of decadence, doom, and destruction, Micah proclaims a vision for the people of God.(Tony Evans)

In verse 2, we read of the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, and His birthplace in Bethlehem. He is eternal and will reign as King of kings during the millennial reign. He will sit upon the throne of David then. (Isaiah 6:13) Since captivity was coming for them, Israel and Judah needed to keep that in mind.

We read of Jesus:

     * His coming predicted (verse 2)

     * His rejection (verse 3)

     * His exaltation (verse 4)

What a clear prophesy. Of course, they had faith that this would happen and we have faith that it did happen. Not only is Jesus with us throughout our life here on earth, when we become a Christian, but He is always going to be with us. Since Jesus is the Way, we believe that He is the way to heaven, too.

Are you prepared for death, friend? Jesus has already provided the Way for you. It only takes a faith the size of a mustard seed. Now that is tiny.

 

LET IT GROW

Look in verse 4 and what Jesus will be for Israel and us:

And He shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD His God; and they shall abide: for now shall He be great unto the ends of the earth.

Jesus will:

 *stand and feed, giving provision of food and security;

 * perform in the strength of the LORD God;

 * do all in the majestic name of His God;

 * cause them to abide, which means to sit down, in quiet; dwell; inhabit; remain.

 * be great unto the ends of the earth.

Is Jesus your Provider, Jehovah Jire? Do we give thanks to Him for all He gives us? Is He our strength and Majestic God? Do we take a few minutes each day to have a quiet time with Jesus and His Word? Is He abiding with us? How great is Jesus to us today?

 

LET IT GO

Jesus, You are high and lifted up and all the world will praise Your Great Name!

Majesty, worship His majesty! Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.