Daily Devotions
Micah
"All this is for the transgression of Jacob"
Text: Micah 1:5
THE FORBEARANCE OF GOD
God had been most forbearing with Israel. He had sent prophet after prophet to call Israel back to Himself. The most notable of prophets were Elijah and Elisha who were God’s mighty prophets in the idolatrous land of Israel (1 Kings 17- 2 Kings 8).
But while there were moments when the nation showed some remorse the people in the land returned to their idolatrous worship after the deaths of these mighty prophets!
TRANSGRESSION OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH
Micah sounded a grave warning to both nations. The sin of idolatry was also prevalent in Judah.
“All this is for the transgression of Jacob
And for the sins of the house of Israel.
What is the transgression of Jacob?
Is it not Samaria?
And what are the high places of Judah?
Are they not Jerusalem?”
Micah 1:5
1. “The transgression of Jacob”
This was a symbolic reference of Jacob, when he transgressed against his brother Esau (stealing his birthright and his blessing; Genesis 27).
2. “The sins of the house of Israel”
God was the One who gave Jacob a new name (Genesis 35:10).
a) To symbolize a new relationship.
b) A new beginning.
3. God would bless His people Israel
But now there were “the sins of the house of Israel” that had hindered the blessings of God from coming to the nation!