Micah, 4
9. Now, why do you wail? Would it be that you have no king and your counselor has perished? Why are you in anguish like a woman in labor?
9. Now, why do you wail? Would it be that you have no king and your counselor has perished? Why are you in anguish like a woman in labor?
Micah 4 is a chapter that talks about the restoration of Israel and the arrival of the Messiah. In it, the prophet describes the glory that is to come to the people of God and the righteousness that will be established through a coming leader. The following verses are related to the topics addressed in Micah 4:
Isaiah 2:2: "And it will happen in the last days that the mound of the house of the Lord will be established at the top of the hills and will rise upon the hills, and to him all nations will be granted." This verse talks about the restoration of Israel and the establishment of the Lord's temple as the center of worship and reverence for all nations.
Isaiah 9:6: "For a boy was born to us, a son has been given to us, and the government is on his shoulders; and he will be called the wonderful counselor, God strong, eternal father, prince of peace." This verse talks about the coming of the Messiah, who will rule with justice and peace.
Jeremiah 23:5: "Behold, days, the Lord shall come, in which I will raise a righteous renewal, and will reign as King and prosper, and will execute judgment and righteousness on earth." This verse talks about the coming of the Messiah, which will be descended from David and will rule with justice and righteousness.
Isaiah 11:1-2: "A gap from the trunk of Jesse will come out, and from his roots a renewal will bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortress, shall rest upon him, the spirit, spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord. " This verse talks about the coming of the Messiah, which will be anointed by the Spirit of the Lord and will have wisdom and understanding to rule with justice.
Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice a lot, O daughter of Zion; exulta, O daughter of Jerusalem; Behold, your king will come to you, just and saved, poor and mounted on a donkey, over a donkey, son of donkey . " This verse talks about the coming of the Messiah as a just but humble king, who will ride on a donkey.
“Vive-se de fé, não de sonhos.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
