Micah 7New King James Version (NKJV)
1. Woe is me! For I am like those who gather summer fruits, Like those who glean vintage grapes; There is no cluster to eat of the first-ripe fruit which my soul desires.
2. The faithful man has perished from the earth, And there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; Every man hunts his brother with a net.
3. That they may successfully do evil with both hands— The prince asks for gifts, The judge seeks a bribe, And the great man utters his evil desire; so they scheme together.
4. The best of them is like a brier; the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge; the day of your watchman and your punishment comes; now shall be their perplexity.
5. Do not trust in a friend; do not put your confidence in a companion; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom.
6. For son dishonors father, daughter rises against her mother, daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own household.
7. Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
This passage in Micah fairly describes the present state of our republic: much evil and treachery. Sometimes it's found within families, friendships, even churches - the Powers That Shouldn't Be - they're everywhere, in every walk of life. We resist where we can, occasionally triumphing, but not without excessive hand-wringing.
What shall we do when we see such deterioration all around us? Jesus tells us through a parable in Luke 19:13 tells us to 'occupy until I come.' Be still and know that He is God. Live your life in full view of God's loving watchfulness. Look to Him, wait for Him - God will hear us when we call.
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