“They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”
Luke 12:53 (NIV)
What do you think?
Do you think our Lord is using the words of Micah 7:6 as he tells His disciples what to expect in this world as they make Him their priority?
Could it be that our Lord is quoting Micah 7:6 as He instructs His disciples on what family life will look like for a true worshipper of God during the “church age” – or the “day of grace” – or the “age of the Spirit” – that is the time between the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost and the triumphal return of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Whether your answer is “yes” or “no”, the similarities between Luke 12:53 and Micah 7:6 must cause us to wonder if the prophet Micah was given a glimpse into the church age by the Holy Spirit.
Could it be that verses 1 thru 7 describe Canada in 2019?
It sure seems like the faithful are disappearing from our land - the latest statistics show that evangelicals are shrinking as a percentage of the general population.
It also seems as if we are in a trend where children of Christians are leaving the faith at a greater rate than previous generations.
Our Lord told us that His presence as Lord in our lives would bring division into our families.
May we be the ones who watch in hope for the LORD and wait for God our Saviour!
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