弥迦书［第4章］
[复兴神掌权]

一、万民回归神的山（V1-2）

万民要回归到锡安山（神的山）！这事在过往十几、二十年里正积极的发生和应验着。如今要不是因为疫情和战争，经文所描述的事情仍在继续发生···。去耶路撒冷的具体意义是什么呢？如果要看看圣经所提及的圣地和背景，如今大可在网上找到详尽资料。又何必花费大笔开支，大老远的去到以色列呢？就因为是在应验圣经预言。

二、神国掌权的光景（V3-7）

1.唯独神能断定是非（v3）

联合国以这经文的下半节为宣言，期待各国放下武器，拿起农作工具，只在乎生产粮食而不是生产作战的武器。但是，如果不是上文所说的让神来做王掌权，和平只是一个梦想，而不是可期待的事实。

2.将来必有和平稳定（v4）

这是和平稳定、安居乐业的一种写照。这是神应许将来可以实现的一种前景。对于在水深火热的百姓而言，这是一种跨越艰难的力量啊！历代犹太人都在经历这个苦难中的【希望】！

3.我们要永远认定神（v5）

真正得胜的子民是能够从万民与万神的混乱中分别出来，对耶和华神的永远信靠才是真得胜者。

4.余民回归有神治理（v6-7）

神虽然会管教犯罪的儿女，但是有限度的；一旦管教够了，就要给人有回头的机会。“余民”要回归，这是神的应许，是必定会成就的事。我们不但要相信，甚至也有份参与在其中！

三、神有美好的旨意（V8-13）

1.有如产难妇人的盼望（v8-10）

有一种“疼痛”会叫人受不了！那是产难之痛，会令人直呼“不要不要”！但是一旦经过之后，不但忘记了过去的疼痛，转而成为极大的喜乐。因为不但脱离了疼痛，还得了新生命的满足。就像经历神最终的救赎，脱离仇敌而完全归神。

2.神必兴起被欺压之民（v11-13）

过去有许多抵挡神子民的族群，巴不得看见以色列遭毁灭，被神管教！但是他们万万想不到神的意念，以色列永远是神的孩子，当他们被欺压到过分了，神会兴起他们起来击打仇敌，仇敌再强都会被打得粉碎啊！这在历史中和如今的现实中不都是如此吗？

总结：神的子民终必看见神的手

当神的子民悖逆犯罪的时候，审判与管教首当其冲，必然难逃神的管教。但是一旦经历教训之后，神始终有恩典与怜悯。最后还是会经历神的拯救，只要自己不是一路悖逆到底，最终仍有出路！

如今我们看清了神的作为，又何必明知故犯呢？要学会做个属灵的乖孩子啊！

Micah 4
Restoration of God’s Reign

I. Leaders Who Abuse Authority for Personal Gain (Micah 3:1–4)

I. All nations return to the mountain of the Lord (V1-2)

All nations will return to Mount Zion (the mountain of the Lord)! This has been actively happening and fulfilled in the past ten or twenty years. If it weren't for the epidemic and war, the things described in the scriptures would still be happening. What is the specific significance of going to Jerusalem? If you want to look at the holy land and background mentioned in the Bible, you can now find detailed information on the Internet. Why spend a lot of money and go all the way to Israel? Because it is fulfilling the prophecies of the Bible.

II. The Situation of the Kingdom of God in Power (V3-7)

1. Only God can judge right from wrong (v3)

The United Nations uses the second half of this verse as a declaration, expecting all nations to lay down their weapons, pick up farming tools, and only care about producing food instead of producing weapons for war. However, if it is not for God to reign as king as mentioned above, peace is only a dream, not a reality to be expected.

II. Prophets Who Speak Lies for Profit (V5–7)

2. There will be peace and stability in the future (v4)

This is a portrayal of peace, stability, and a happy life. This is a prospect that God promised to realize in the future. For the people in dire straits, this is a kind of strength to overcome difficulties! The Jews of all generations have been experiencing this "hope" in suffering!

3. We must always acknowledge God (v5)

The truly victorious people are those who are able to separate themselves from the chaos of all nations and all gods, and only those who have eternal trust in Jehovah God are the true victors.

4. The remnant returns to God’s rule (v6-7) Although God will discipline his sinful children, there is a limit to how much he will discipline them. Once the discipline is sufficient, he will give people a chance to turn back. The "remnant" will return. This is God's promise, and it will definitely come true. We should not only believe it but also participate in it!

III. God has a wonderful purpose (V8-13)

1. Like the hope of a woman in labor (v8-10)

There is a kind of "pain" that is unbearable! It is the pain of childbirth, which will make people scream "no, no!" But once you go through it, not only will you forget the pain of the past, but it will turn into great joy. Because not only are you free from the pain, but you also get the satisfaction of a new life. It is like experiencing God's final salvation, being free from the enemy and completely returning to God.

2. God will raise up the oppressed people (v11-13) In the past, there were many tribes that resisted God’s people, and they wished to see Israel destroyed and disciplined by God! But they could never imagine God’s thoughts. Israel is always God’s child. When they are oppressed too much, God will raise them up to fight against the enemy, and no matter how strong the enemy is, it will be crushed! Isn’t this the case in history and in today’s reality?

Conclusion:

When God's people rebel and sin, they will be judged and disciplined first, and they will inevitably not be able to escape God's discipline. But once they have experienced the lesson, God will always have grace and mercy. In the end, they will still experience God's salvation. As long as they do not rebel all the way to the end, there is still a way out in the end! Now that we have seen God's actions clearly, why do we knowingly commit sins? We must learn to be a good spiritual child!