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TODAY'S READING:

- Micah 6, Micah 7, 2 Chronicles 32:1 - 8, 2 Kings 18:13- 8, Isaiah 36:1-3, 2 Kings 18:19-37, Isaiah 36:4-22

WORD OF THE DAY:

- Confrontation

Today, we dive into Micah 6, where God presents His case against Israel. It's like a courtroom drama, with Micah acting as the counselor. God reminds Israel of His historical acts of kindness and deliverance. The people, feeling guilty, ask what they should do to appease God. Should they offer burnt offerings or even their children?

Micah 6:8: "Oh people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."

God wants their hearts and attention. Due to their disobedience, God declares punishment, but hope remains.

Micah 7 shifts from misery to hope. Despite the coming punishment, Micah declares his trust in God.

Micah 7:7: "As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me."

Micah assures that God will restore and rebuild, leading His people like a shepherd. The world will witness God's miraculous acts.

Micah 7:18-19: "Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love."

Confrontation with Assyria: Hezekiah's Challenge

2 Chronicles 32:1-8: King Hezekiah of Judah faces an invasion by Sennacherib, king of Assyria. Hezekiah fortifies the city and encourages the people to trust in God's greater power.

2 Chronicles 32:7: "Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side!"

2 Kings 18:13-37 and Isaiah 36: Despite initially standing strong, Hezekiah offers tribute to Sennacherib. The Assyrian king's officials then intimidate Jerusalem, questioning Hezekiah's trust in God.

2 Kings 18:35: "What god of any nation has ever been able to save its people from my power? So what makes you think that the LORD can rescue Jerusalem from me?"

Word of the Day: Confrontation

Confrontation: A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

Life is filled with confrontations, whether external challenges or internal struggles. Micah 6 and 7 present a confrontation between God and Israel, urging them to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Hezekiah's story shows the importance of trusting God through external threats. Initially, Hezekiah strengthens his people's faith, but fear leads him to compromise. This teaches us that fear and doubt often magnify our problems.

When confronted with life's challenges, remember:

Trust in God: Fear can make our problems seem insurmountable, but God is greater.
Do what is right: As Micah 6:8 says, act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Stay Strong: Like Hezekiah, start strong and continue to trust in God's protection and guidance.

Reflect on how you handle confrontations; are you trusting God or giving in to fear? Let's commit to trusting God, knowing He will guide and protect us.

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Day 202 - Trusting God Despite Confrontation (Micah 6-7, 2 Chronicles 32:1-8, 2 Kings 18, Isaiah 36) - Year 2