The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 21 July 2026 – Trusting In God’s Judgment And Justice
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TOPIC: Trusting In God’s Judgment And Justice
READ: Micah 5:10-15
10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:
11 And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds:
12 And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:
13 Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.
14 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.
15 And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.
THE MESSAGE:
In continuation of yesterday’s passage, Micah 5:8-15, draws us into a divine narrative of judgment and justice. The seamless transition from verses 8-9 to 10-14 reveals a striking message of God’s purging of ancient Israel, removing their false trust in military might and idols. The declaration in verse 15 resounds with the promise of God’s righteous judgment and vengeance upon those who refuse to repent, reminding us of His unchanging justice.
In our modern lives, we, as believers, are called to heed the lessons from Micah’s prophecy. Like the Israelites of old, we are urged to place our trust solely in God, removing our reliance on worldly powers and false idols. In the midst of the confusion and uncertainties of our time, we can find comfort in surrendering our fears and worries to the Almighty, knowing that He will bring forth justice and righteousness according to His divine plan.
PRAYER: Lord, grant me faith in Your righteous judgment and justice and remove my anxiety as I trust in Your promise of justice for those who do not repent. Amen.
