Passage
Micah 4:1-13 (ESV)
Misery of Disobedience
Genesis 34:1-31
Key Verse: 34:30
The Mountain of the Lord
Date: Dec. 4, 2014
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 4:2a
First, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord (1-5).
God chose Israel. He redeemed them from slavery, and planted them on Mount Zion so that they might be a kingdom of priests--a shepherd nation, and Bible teachers for the world (Ex 19:5,6). He longed for the day when all nations would go to Mount Zion, to the place where his people dwelt, to study his word and learn his ways. When all nations obey God and follow his word, creation order is restored on earth. God's kingdom is restored. There will be no more war or struggle to survive. People will delight in God's word and worship together. Instead of armies, the word of God will go out.
Second, the Lord's plan (6-13). The prophet looks some 200 years into the future, to the Babylonian Empire's invasion and conquest of Jerusalem. After 70 years, God would bring them back, wounded and broken. Because of man's sin, God's discipline is necessary. But God had a plan. He would gather the wounded and lame and make them a remnant whom he could use and bless. God's purposes in history are accomplished through a remnant of people who know his grace.
Prayer: Lord, may your word go out to all the nations and restore your kingdom. Help me to live as a holy remnant who knows your grace.
One Word: The word of the Lord will go out
