Be an Overcomer

O. T. #2182  "Be an Overcomer"

May 2, 2022

Micah 3

LET IT GLOW

Life is not always easy. Problems, temptations, trials are just around the corner for us. How do we overcome the world? Live above our circumstances?

I John 5:4-5 says, For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.

If we have trusted in Jesus by faith, then we have already conquered the world. The faith that save us, gave us positional, spiritual victory at conversion, will continue to give you victory through what you do. Why? Because the faith that acts-loves one's neighbor-is placed in the same Jesus. (Tony Evans)

So turn to the immeasurable and everlasting love of Christ. He gives strength that is needed, quieted fears, and gives us confidence to face whatever. Ask by faith.

LET IT GROW

Previously, we studied about the trial of the capitals in Israel and Judah. Micah made it clear that God hates unkindness, idolatry, injustice, and empty ritual. (He still hates those today.) Now we read about the trial of the leaders in their spiritual and moral weaknesses. We see what God had against them:

• They don't know what is just, nor do they practice justice, doing what is right. When a person or kingdom strays away, they are to stand fast and reveal it. How can they judge? (verse 1) God's guidebook shows us right and wrong, but those leaders did not know what it said.
• They hate good and love evil.
• They had no compassion or respect for those they served. They treated people terribly in order to satisfy their own desires. They would cry to the LORD when in trouble, but He would not hear them.
• They behaved themselves ill, which means good for nothing; do harm. So God will hide His face from them.

Leaders have a greater responsibility to God, giving an account to Him. The poor, innocent, and righteous are the object of God's love. By persecuting the helpless and pursuing evil, Israel brought judgment upon themselves. God is not like  a light switch that can be turned on when needed.

Amos 5 told us to hate evil and love good. Do we know what the Bible says about He hasn't changed His mind about homosexuality being sinful. We read what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah. They were destroyed. 

LET IT GO

Jesus, You are our victory that overcomes the world.

You are our faith in us.

Teach us what is right and wrong, sin.

Help us to practice justice toward others, and mercy, for we need mercy, too.