Scriptures: Micah 1-4, Psalms 46, Revelation 1
Bible Project Apocalyptic literature Micah 4:3–5 (TNIV) 3He will judge between many peoples and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. 4Everyone will sit under their own vine and under their own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the Lord Almighty has spoken. 5All the nations may walk in the name of their gods; we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. Psalm 46:9 (TNIV) 9He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. Revelation 1 begins with the opening vision of Jesus in the middle of the churches. He has not abandoned them. And this incredible vision of Christ, words cannot quite fully describe his glory, splendor and power. I enjoy reading the text, and taking the picture/imagery seriously. Let the ravishing vision of Jesus, his glory and splendor bring awe, and then remind yourself, he is within the churches. He is within ours! He knows us and all that we go through. He knows what we are facing. I love that! Micah 1-4 prepares our hearts well to read imagery and prose. He is calling for a king of peace. For those to repent and turn towards God. Revelation’s message is similar, as we shall soon see. For now, let us be a people of peace, who turn our guns into plowshares, lets seek the kingdom of peace and life. Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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