Horns of Iron and Hoofs of brass?

Micah 4; 9-13

Here we see Micah predicting the end of kings - a very drastic statement to the people of Judah, who thought their kingdom would last forever. He also mentions the little fact that Babylon would destroy Judah (as already mentioned) and carry away their king, but after a while God would help them to take back their land.

This ALL happened exactly as Micah said it would. You can read evidence of this in 2 Chronicles 36: 9-23 and Ezra 1,2.

This prophecy would seem (to the jews) very unfair. When this event took place they would be asking "where is the Lord?" within all this. They were God's chosen people and THIS is how He treats them?! Even after having recieved this prophecy from Micah they were still shocked when it eventually came true.

Also it is interesting to see that they forgot the second half of the prophecy. The promise that God would bring them out of this nastiness and restore them. They got so caught up in the 'now' that they forgot about what was just around the corner.

I can draw some similarities between the Judeans and us christians now. When God reveals his plan for our future his intentions become clear to us. We should not be surprised or (like Judah) get caught up on the present situation. He wants to change our present because of what we know about the future.

Because He lives I can face tomorrow

Because He lives all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just because He lives.

A sneaky-peek at what God's plan is for us should motivate us to serve Him in a better and more real way today.

Forever begins now!

Love you x