Series in Micah - Weeping, Mourning, and Judgment Part 2
Weeping, Mourning, and Judgment Part 2 Micah 1:13-16 Have you ever had someone blame you for something that went wrong, and then to find out they were right. The problem may have begun with your lack of foresight, forethought, and the ensuing actions assuredly spiraled out of control. Tragedies happen like a fire that got out of control, a child playing with a hidden loaded gun, or driving impaired and arrested for the death or injuries of a family. Such was the accusing of certain towns and peoples in Micah’s finger of judgment from God on the nation of Israel. So let us read the first portion of the text. “You who live in Lachish, harness fast horses to the chariot. You are where the sin of Daughter Zion began, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. Therefore you will give parting gifts to Moresheth Gath.” Micah now delivers the message to the one city who is being accused of as the origin of Israel’s sin in Judah. Lachish was a lushish border city in t...