Tag: godly behavior
Let’s go to the Mountain!
Scripture reading for September 20th: Micah 3-5
“Because of you (prophets and leaders), Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, the temple hill a mound overgrown with thickets.” Micah 3:12
Micah wasted no time in telling the leaders of Israel and Judah their sins. These leaders had loved evil instead of good and failed to provide justice for the land. (Micah 3:1-2) The prophets of the land were no better. If they were given food or pay, they would bring a message of “peace”. If they were not paid, the message would be of coming war! The results of the failures of leadership were the destruction of the temple and of the city of Jerusalem. The leaders thought that they were safe because they called on the Lord and stayed near His temple. But Micah was a true prophet of the Lord and warned them free of charge!
Leadership is so important for the people of God! Wise leaders model godly behavior and love to see justice done. They live by God’s word and call the people to follow. They punish those who stray from the truth and reward those who are doing right. As we look at our nation today, many claim to be Christians, but their actions betray their words. Where are the godly prophets who will confront sin in the leadership?
“In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, “Come let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.”” Micah 4:1-2
God would establish Mt. Zion as the place of rule for all nations and peoples. (Micah 4:6-7) Micah also spoke about the city of Bethlehem in Judah. From this city would come the One who would rule over Israel. He would shepherd the flock of God’s people and His greatness would spread to the ends of the earth! (Micah 5:2-4) He would establish justice and teach mankind to walk in His ways! Micah spoke of Jesus Christ 700 years before His coming! God provided the godly Leader who would model justice and righteousness for the whole earth!