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By David R. Sincerbox|Published Date: February 03, 2012
Micah 2:10–11
10 Arise and go,
for this is no place to rest,
because of uncleanness that destroys with a grievous destruction.
11 If a man should go about and utter wind and lies,
saying, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,”
he would be the preacher for this people!
The Story: In v. 8, the evildoers, God’s people, rose up “as an enemy.” Micah now tells them, “Arise and go…” You are going into exile! There is no “rest” for them in the land of promise, for they have forsaken the Lord and His ways. What do the false prophets say? “O, no, we will enjoy wine and strong drink, the good life!” But Micah states that their words are “wind and lies.” These are just the kind of preachers a wayward people will hear.
The structure: Verse 11 ends Micah’s woe oracle, the only one in his prophecy. He has contended with the false prophets and relayed God’s intention to carry the nation of Israel into captivity. In the next two verses, Micah will offer hope for the future.
When a nation abandons its moral compass, it succumbs to greed and envy. Its political life becomes corrupted and the powerful take advantage of the weak. We see that at work in America today. We still are blessed despite the loss of traditional values, but more and more of these blessings are eroding. Pray for the country. Pray that its people will repent and come to their senses. Is your church actively praying for revival in America?
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