Micah's Far Better Future (Micah 4:1-5)

It important to look forward and visualize what we hope will happen. When I was a teacher, we would set goals for our classes and students. Knowing where we wanted to be at the end of the year helped us make decisions about what to prioritize during the year. Being able to see our destination helped us actually get there. Leading up to Micah 4, we see there’s an army at the gates and corrupt leaders within. The circumstances are dire. And yet, Micah lifts his eyes to the horizon. He sees an amazing vision of humanity’s ultimate destination—people coming to a mountain to worship God where they will learn God’s ways and walk in God’s path. It’s a vision of the future that promises justice, peace, security, and prosperity for all. In God’s kingdom, all people will be safe. They will have enough. In God’s story, no one will make us afraid. This is the far better future God promises us.