A God of Covenant Promises

((Covenant - the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture.) Micah was the prophet to whom God revealed the city of the coming Messiah; (Micah 5: 2-4) but the writings of Micah hold many more lessons for us today. Micah had the painful job of prophesying at a time when, not only kings and rulers, but the prophets and priests themselves were leading the people astray.

Micah 3:5-6 New International Version (NIV) 5 This is what the Lord says: “As for the prophets who lead my people astray, they proclaim ‘peace’ if they have something to eat, but prepare to wage war against anyone who refuses to feed them. 6 Therefore night will come over you, without visions, and darkness, without divination. The sun will set for the prophets, and the day will go dark for them.

We are God's chosen people and we do have His Covenant Promises. But we quickly forget that all Covenants begin with a commitment to follow as God leads. Abraham was promised to be the father of many nations and a blessing to many but he had to be willing to leave his country, his people and his father's household to go to a strange land. (Genesis 12) The chosen who were led from Egypt by Moses were promised “a land flowing with milk and honey”, but they had to commit to following only the One True God. (Exodus 3:8) We are promised life eternal but we must believe and be baptized. (Mark 16:16) God has promised that all things work together for good to those who love and serve Him faithfully (Romans 8:28). We have an obligation to study so that we are not easily led astray.

Micah 2:11 New International Version (NIV) 11 If a liar and deceiver comes and says, ‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’ that would be just the prophet for this people!

We study to know that we have a loving and forgiving Father who delights in the joy of His children. We study so that we are not easily led astray by the prophets and leaders of today who seek only to “tickle our ears”. (2 Timothy 4:3-4) or put forth their own agenda. We study to be ready and worthy of the Covenant Promises of Jehovah Jireh, our Lord Who Provides.

Micah 7:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. 20 You will be faithful to Jacob, and show love to Abraham, as you pledged on oath to our ancestors in days long ago.

We study to have a true appreciation of the coming of our Lord and Savior; His miraculous birth and life; His sacrifice on the cross and His gift of salvation. May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!