“Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry ‘Peace’ when they have something to eat, but declare war against him who puts nothing into their mouths. Therefore, it shall be night to you, without vision, and darkness to you, without divination. The sun shall go down on the prophets, and the day shall be black over them” (Micah 3:5-6).
In this chapter, the Lord rebukes the political and religious leaders. Beginning in verse 5, the focus moves to the religious leaders, the prophets. Notice that the prophets lead the people astray. When the people feed them, they are peaceful. But they declare war on whoever does not give them food.
This suggests these prophets are about the profits, not about the Lord. For such prophets, the Lord promises to stop giving them visions.
Micah separates himself from these wicked prophets, declaring, “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 and to Israel his sin” (8).
I want to be like Micah and not the wicked prophets.
Father, please help me to keep a close watch on my motives. Please fill me with the power of your spirit. Amen.
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