Modern Day Prophets

Micah 3:8 "But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the LORD, And of justice and might, To declare to Jacob his transgression And to Israel his sin. "

Micah knew that he was filled with power, justice, and might. Why? Because he was a great guy and these were character qualities that he inherently possessed? No. These were qualities that the Spirit of God gave to him. The Holy Spirit was active back in Micah's day and He gave Micah some amazing gifts that he needed to be a prophet.

Micah needed power. This power was strength. This power was might. This power was his ability to make an impact on others. And it came from God. How else could he have lasting influence? He couldn't. Just look at the other guys who claimed to be spritual leaders. They were nothing. They were empty suits. They looked good on the outside but inside they were worthless. God didn't listen to them and they did not hear from God. They walked around in darkness. Micah didn't want this. He needed the power, strength and might of God in his life and he got it from the Spirit of God.

Micah needed justice. I mean what good is a prophet unless he can make proper decisions? Again, the self proclaimed prophets of his day were making horrible decisions and God was bringing judgment upon them because of it. Where was Micah going to get the ability to make right and just decisions? God's Spirit. He put this ability in Micah.

Finally Micah needed might. This is not the same thing as power. This might was courage. This was the ability to say what needed to be said, and do what needed to be done and not worry about what people thought or said or did or any other consequences that may come about because he spoke the truth. Just think. He was going to tell people about their sin. This took courage and Micah had it. Not because he was a courageous guy but because the Spirit of God made him that way.

Now, how about modern day prophets? How about us...those who desire to speak God's truth clearly and without compromise? We too need power and justice and might. We too need strength and discernment and courage. We too need God's Spirit to actively work in our lives to see these things happen. Some of the positions that we take will not be popular. Take them anyway. Some of the things we say may not be received well. Say them anyway. Some of the decisions we make may not go over well. Make them anyway...totally relying on the Spirit of God to work in our lives so that others are impacted for the Kingdom of God. This will not be easy, but with God all things are possible. We desperately, I desperately need God to work these qualities in our/my life.

As I think about this, this sounds familiar: "For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind." 2 Tim 1:7 God has given it. Use it.