The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Micah 2:1-3,
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"Woe to those who plan iniquity,
to those who plot evil on their beds!
At morning's light they carry it out
because it is in their power to do it.
They covet fields and seize them,
and houses, and take them.
They defraud people of their homes,
they rob them of their inheritance.
Therefore, the Lord says:
'I am planning disaster against this people,
from which you cannot save yourselves.
You will no longer walk proudly,
for it will be a time of calamity…'"
There are two actors in this passage: those who plan iniquity against the innocent (the sinful) and the Lord. The sinful plan and plot their sins against others, and carry them out. I note they succeed in their plans in this passage, as the Lord does not intercede initially to prevent them. However, following the success of the sinful in their schemes, the Lord takes his turn… a frightful turn from which the sinful cannot save themselves.
The sinful will always have to face the Lord. In their arrogance, fools deceive themselves into thinking there is no God (Psalm 14:1) and so pursue their wicked schemes, assuming they will never have to give account. But, eventually they will have to face our Lord of justice. Where the Lord may not prevent the sinners from carrying out their plans all of the time, he will certainly call them to pay for what they have done every time.
I am reminded of what the writer of Hebrews said in 4:13, "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." Also, "It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31.
Something sobering to consider here.
to those who plot evil on their beds!
At morning's light they carry it out
because it is in their power to do it.
They covet fields and seize them,
and houses, and take them.
They defraud people of their homes,
they rob them of their inheritance.
Therefore, the Lord says:
'I am planning disaster against this people,
from which you cannot save yourselves.
You will no longer walk proudly,
for it will be a time of calamity…'"
There are two actors in this passage: those who plan iniquity against the innocent (the sinful) and the Lord. The sinful plan and plot their sins against others, and carry them out. I note they succeed in their plans in this passage, as the Lord does not intercede initially to prevent them. However, following the success of the sinful in their schemes, the Lord takes his turn… a frightful turn from which the sinful cannot save themselves.
The sinful will always have to face the Lord. In their arrogance, fools deceive themselves into thinking there is no God (Psalm 14:1) and so pursue their wicked schemes, assuming they will never have to give account. But, eventually they will have to face our Lord of justice. Where the Lord may not prevent the sinners from carrying out their plans all of the time, he will certainly call them to pay for what they have done every time.
I am reminded of what the writer of Hebrews said in 4:13, "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." Also, "It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31.
Something sobering to consider here.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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