THE ROADMAP or THE GPS
Today’s Reading: Micah 3-4
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).
Bethlehem can be seen just over the first hill to the right. The metal barrier is for protection of drivers entering a tunnel that is under the ground to the right.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: Micah 4:2
Many nations shall come and say,
“Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
To the house of the God of Jacob;
He will teach us His ways,
And we shall walk in His paths.”
For out of Zion the law shall go forth,
And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
In yesterday’s reading there is a contrast between “Do not My Words do good to him who walks uprightly” (Micah 2:7b), and the twice-repeated word, “prattle” or “incessant babble” (Micah 2:6 &11). The consistent reading of God’s Word does us GOOD! We can’t avoid taking in “prattle,” but we can keep it to a minimum.
Micah 3 gives us an example of “prattle,” those “who chant peace” (Micah 3:5). Jeremiah writes of those who “Say, ‘peace, peace’ when there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14b). The Apostle Paul writes, “For when they say, ‘peace and safety,’ then sudden destruction comes upon them” (read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11). Many peace activists must not realize that their starting point is all wrong. Micah 4 makes it clear that first we must take in “the Word of the Lord” (Micah 4:2b). As a result of God’s Word in the hearts and minds of people, God will rebuke “strong nations” and “they shall beat their swords into ploughshares…” (Micah 4:3).
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, through Isaiah You told me that You would keep me in perfect peace when my mind is stayed or anchored on You! I pray for discipline to be consistent in my input of Your Word into my mind every day! As a result, You will give me personal peace. I will be a peaceful place in the midst of a world in turmoil. May Your peace spread through me to others. In the Name of “the Prince of peace,” Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
I’m using that mysterious thing to me called “WiFi” to write this blog. I understand it is facilitated by a satellite somewhere up above the earth. “Mabel” is the name I call the GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) person who gives voice instructions like, “Turn right in 100 metres,” etc. This is a great help in getting me to the places I want to go. God’s Word is like that. The scholars consulted by King Herod were able to pinpoint the place of the birth of the new King by reading from the Word of God (but I should wait 24 hours, as that’s in tomorrow’s reading).
Yours for hearing God through reading His Word daily!
David
Amen to David’s prayer. For peace in our hearts, our smiles, our being. For peace as a calm beacon in the world. Wishing all saints a blessed day in the Lord…. that we may go in peace.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NIV
Word Of God Speak – MercyMe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JK_6osCH74
Amen Beverlee!
Amen Beverlee, may we have peace in our hearts today and especially those who are conducting funerals for their loved ones in Humboldt.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee.”(Isaiah 26:3).
Amen, Ger. Thinking of all the family and friends who lost loved ones and are attending their funerals in Humboldt. Lord comfort them.
yes, Amen Ger and Beverlee!!
Love the song Beverlee and the Scripture. Thank you. Very meaningful to me at this time.
Father God, please help us all to put our struggles in your perspective, & give us the strength to follow your plans today & do what is right, good & productive. Thank You for all your people, for your Word, & for your Holy Spirit. Please bless & help all your children today, & bring more to You today, Lord. In Jesus’s kind & strong name, amen
Amen, Rob, amen.
Amen, Rob!
“Thou will keep me in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee!!
Is 26.3
I had to leave for ‘Bibleship’ (bible study-fellowship) before I could post this comment.These words struck me as so similar to my poem (or is it vice versa?),written before I began to read the bible which was about the time I signed up for 100 Words.It is no secret that 100 Words is a great blessing carried on by David’s loved ones.Many thanks to them.God bless
Micah 4 New International Version (NIV)
“The Mountain of the Lord
1 In the last days
the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established
as the highest of the mountains;
it will be exalted above the hills,
and peoples will stream to it.”
When I wrote this poem I did not know that ‘rivers’ meant ‘people’.
The Mountains Of The Lord
His mountains shall be above all mountains,
His house above Zion’s hills shall rest,
For this is the pool of the golden fountain,
His people,the chosen few and best.
The rivers will flow to the shores of Zion,
For the world will soon know this King,
The proven Master we could rely on,
The Shepherd worthy above everything.
His exalted name will be widely praised,
When He returns to vanquish the beast,
And everywhere voices will be raised
In cellebration with His banquet feast.
Let fair warning go throughout the land
He will return with shield and sword
And as Satan shall take his last stand,
My Friend shall show that He is Lord.
G W (Bill)Marshall /Nov 9,2012