Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of Peace And JusticeSample

  

October 29

Introduction

Yesterday’s reading concluded with an image of Jerusalem being besieged, but today’s reading announces that a new king is promised who will usher in a time of peace and safety for the people. This king will be a “new David,” because he will come from Bethlehem, the birthplace of King David. Whatever symbolizes dependence on anything other than God will be destroyed.

Today’s Scripture: Micah 5:4a

When he comes, he will rule his people with the strength that comes from the LORD and with the majesty of the LORD God himself.

Today’s Reading 

Micah 5:2-15

Reflect

Reread verse 2. Christians have interpreted this verse as referring to Jesus, and this verse is quoted in Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus (Matthew 2:6). How is God’s promised ruler described (verses 4-5a)? Micah goes on to describe a time of deliverance and punishment. Why are the people of Israel who survive described as “refreshing dew” (verse 7)? What will the LORD destroy (verses 10-14)? Why?

Pray

God of deliverance, help me to reach out today to someone who may be hurting so that I may speak a word of hope and encouragement and share the refreshing dew of your love and peace. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Medical personnel serving in countries torn apart by war

Tomorrow’s Reading

Micah 6:1-16: The LORD puts the people on trial for their sins.