Meditation
FULL OF POWER BY THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD
Text: Micah 3
14 April 2019
SERVANTS OF GOD SO-CALLED
There were many who called themselves servants of God in days of old. The Book of Micah listed the following:
- Heads of Jacob Micah 3:1a
- Rulers of the house of Israel Micah 3:1b
- Prophets who chanted peace but who led people astray Micah 3:5
- There were seers who were unable to see things clearly Micah 3:7
- Diviners were unable to obtain answers from God Micah 3:7
All of these “servants of God” effectively failed in their life and ministry.
PROOF OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY
Micah, a true prophet and servant of God was able to offer proof of ministry.
But truly I am full of the power of the LORD,
And of justice and might,
To declare to Jacob his transgression
And to Israel his sin Micah 3:8
- Full of the power of the LORD
a) The power of the LORD will be evidenced in the life of the servant of God
b) What is that power?
Three things maybe highlighted:
i) Strength
ii) Insight
iii) Ability to minister effectively
c) This is power that God alone can give
- To declare to Jacob and Israel
a) There is moral courage to address sins
b) There is no fear of what enemies might do to him
- The wisdom to teach relevant truths
a) Justice
b) Might
OUR CHALLENGE
Our challenge is to find the strength to continue to serve the Lord indefatigably. There is much to attempt and to achieve for the Lord. May we never tire in serving the Lord!