IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 3:8

First, leaders hate good and love evil (1-4). The rulers of Israel used the privilege of power to exploit the people for their own selfish gain. They hated good and loved evil. Instead of caring for and shepherding God's sheep, they made use of them. They led the people, not in the paths of righteousness, but in the way of death. When selfish rulers cry out to God, he will not answer.

Second, prophets who work for money (5-7). If the prophets were fed, they would proclaim peace; if they were not fed, they would be warned of war. They prophesied to please people and tell them what they wanted to hear. The sun would set for such prophets, and night would envelope the land. There would be no word of God and no vision or hope.

Third, a prophet who speaks the truth (8-12). Micah was filled with power and with the Spirit of the Lord because he spoke God's word with courage and truth. He rebuked corrupt leaders and lying prophets. He would give the clear message of sin and repentance.

Prayer: Lord, fill me with your Spirit so that I can teach your word truthfully and do what is right.

One Word: Declare the word of the Lord and lead others to repentance.