Tuesday, April 24, 2012

First Judgement, Then Deliverance

Micah 4:9
9Why do you now cry aloud-
have you no king?
Has your counselor perished,
that pain seizes you like that of a woman in labor?

We don't always miss the water until the well runs dry. When we do not look at what God has given as a gift but something deserved, it's a sign of arrogance. That's exactly when God will "show out". He will change things in an instant or blink of an eye. God showed Micah the coming fall and exile of the Jews. The Jews once said they wanted a king to rule over them not God. The Jews wanted to be like the other nations, not set apart. Between the actions of their kings and their own actions, they sealed their fate of judgement. But God is a forgiving God. He will bring the judgement for the purpose of bringing one to a place of humility. He will take away all that one relied on so that God is the only one that can be consulted. What have you been looking to as your king and counselor? What about God? Have you ignored Him? When He removes all that you have looked to, where will you go? Deliverance will come for you when you recognize that God is the source of every good and perfect gift, not you.

P.S. It's official!! My second book went into production last week!! I am truly grateful for those God used to provide their personal testimonies that contributed to the book!!! It will take you through a range of emotions as though you are part of the story and promises to be an awesome read!!!

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