But As For Me

Scripture:

Micah 3:8  "But as for me, I am filled with power, with the spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin".

Observation:

Micah was speaking about the prophets, teachers and priests who were speaking for money instead of relating the true word of God.  He had just told the people that they were false prophets and that God was going to judge them.  After Micah described the false prophets and teachers, he said, "But as for me, I am filled with power, with the spirit of the Lord".

Application:

When the whole world seems to be going away from God, we need to be people who say, "But as for me, I am filled with power and with the spirit of the Lord".  We need to make sure we are hearing clearly and accurately speaking the word of the Lord.  We don't want to falsely represent the Lord and His words.  When we get our message right, we can expect to be filled with power to deliver it.

Prayer:

Father, help me to not speak as one of the false prophets who always prophesy wonderful things, even when judgement in coming.  Help me to be one who accurately speaks on Your behalf.  Let my ears be open and my heart be strong to say what You want said.  Let me accurately speak on Your behalf and may Your power flow as I do so.

Your Son,
Jeff