Read: 1 Kings 22: 1-53; Acts 13:16-41; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 17:17-18
After years and years of fighting one another, Judah and Israel decided to join forces and fight Aram to regain Ramoth Gilead. Ahab had his false prophets who prophesied that they would win. Jehoshaphat, king of Judah asked if there was a prophet of the Lord they could ask. Ahab knew of Micaiah but he hated him because he never had anything good to say to him. Jehoshaphat insisted they ask him anyway so Ahab sent for Micaiah.
He sarcastically prophesied what the other prophets said then told them the truth. They would not win if they went out against Aram. He told them that if Ahab went to war he
would be killed. When he said this one of Ahab’s prophets slapped him in the face and mocked him. Ahab had Micaiah sent to Amon and put in jail until he returned safely.
Ahab never returned safely because just as Micaiah had prophesied, he died in the battle. The dogs licked his blood from his chariot to fulfill Elijah’s prophesy. Ahaziah his son became king of Israel for two years. He was also evil and worshiped Baal.
The prophets laid down their lives to say the truth. They refused to sugar coat God’s word for their own comfort. It is truly not this life that we are living for but eternity. Whatever we lose for the gospel will be rewarded in eternity.
In Acts, Paul is in Antioch at the synagogue. The rulers had asked Paul if he had any encouragement for the people. Paul stood up and gave them a history lesson. He started with Moses and spoke of Samuel, Saul, David, John the Baptist, and Jesus. He explained that Jesus was the one David had said would be God’s son. He was the one promised that would forgive their sins and be their Messiah.
Lord, help us to live for eternity.
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