Like dew from the Lord

Like dew from the Lord

Scripture:

Marshal your troops now, city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel’s ruler on the cheek with a rod. “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:1-2

He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. Micah 5:4

The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or depend on man. Micah 5:7

Observation:

The first passage is a powerful direct prophecy of the coming Messiah, our Lord Jesus. Born in a manger in the little town of Bethlehem, the Lord Himself, the Ancient of Days, came to earth to become a man, like you and me, that He might be the Savior of the World. He was before all things and only through Him were all things made. Yet, the Lord Jesus suffered tremendously and died for our sins that we might have eternal life. Just as Micah prophesied that they would strike Israel’s ruler on the cheek with a rod, this came true as recorded in Matthew 27:30 which told how the Roman soldiers struck Jesus’ head again and again with a staff.

In the second passage, we see the Lord Jesus standing strong as Shepherd over His people in the strength and majesty of the Lord. Under the millennial reign, when the Lord will rule all over the earth, His people will live securely and be at peace. How comforting to think of our Lord as our Shepherd who leads us to green pastures and quiet waters.

In the third passage, the remnant of Jacob is likened to dew from the Lord, showers on the grass that greet the morning. Like the Lord’s mercy and faithfulness, the dew comes every morning. It is the Lord that brings life and sustains, regardless of whatever man does on the earth.

Application:

Praise God for His prophecies, that strengthen our faith. Meditate on our Lord Jesus, who came down to earth as a little infant, born to give His life for the salvation of mankind. Praise and bless Him for His willingness to suffer and die for our sake. May we always appreciate His deep sacrifice for us. Picture our Lord Jesus as our strong Shepherd, watching over us, leading us to green pastures and quiet waters. Praise the Lord for His gentle love. Think of the dew that comes every morning and remember the Lord’s faithfulness, praising Him for giving us life.

Prayer:

Praise You, O Father in Heaven, for Your Word is ever true. Thank You, O Lord for Your prophecy that confirms to us Your righteousness and truth. Bless You, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth for our sake, to die for our sins, that we might receive eternal life. May our hearts always appreciate Your great sacrifice for us. You are our Strong and Gentle Shepherd O Lord. You lead us by quiet waters, by green pastures. You are faithful and just and Your mercies are new every morning. I will ever lift up My soul to You O Lord in praise. In Jesus name, Amen.