Micah 4:6-8 In that day, said the LORD, will I assemble her that halts, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;… The Jewish nation, when restored, will be the most glorious of the nations of the earth. There is, in this passage, a comparison instituted between the glory of other nations; and it is stated that her glory shall be superior to that of all others. I. REASONS DRAWN FROM THE NATURE OF NATIONAL GLORY. The glory of the Jewish nation cannot be what is generally considered as the glory of nations. 1. Because the glory of common nations is inseparable from unrighteousness. Self is the moving power of the machine, interest and vanity form its mainspring. 2. Because it leads to war and bloodshed, to wretchedness and misery. 3. Because it may consist with infidelity. II. REASONS DRAWN FROM WHAT IS REVEALED RESPECTING THE JEWS. 1. Because the Jews, when brought back to their own land, will be a righteous nation. 2. It will be a peaceful, happy nation. 3. A nation of faithful worshippers of the one only living and true God. What then will be her glory? It will consist in righteousness, penitence, godliness, purity, and devotion.Lessons — 1. A political lesson. The duty of the Christian is submission to the powers that be, patiently waiting for the time when righteousness alone shall prevail. 2. A religious lesson. How should this subject enhance the importance of being snatched out of the vortex of this present state, and of becoming so established as to be able to sing, by anticipation, the songs of joy which are here set to be sung by the ransomed of the Lord in Zion. (Hugh M'Neile.) Parallel Verses KJV: In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted; |
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