To
understand this scripture passage we have to see the big picture of what had
happened…and what was going to happen in Israel. This is also recorded in 1
Kings 22. Micaiah was a prophet and things that he had prophesied had not
pleased Ahab, the king of Israel, but the king summoned him anyway. Then Ahab told
Judah’s king Jehoshaphat that Micaiah prophesied evil not good for him. In 2
Chronicles 18:13 Micaiah says…"As
the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak." This time
Micaiah prophesied good for Ahab. Micaiah
was obedient to God…to the Holy Spirit. But did Zedekiah want the limelight for
himself? Was he filled with the Holy Spirit…or just a spirit? He slapped
Micaiah. He wanted the Spirit for himself. Micaiah was blessed—but Ahab was
not. He died in battle.
Maybe they
should have hugged instead of going into battle…but then hugging was not part
of their tradition—their custom. Hugging is part of our customs and traditions.
Today is National Hugging Day. Have you hugged your spouse, your kids, your
friends…or anyone today? A good hug warms relationships. That is what National Hug Day is all
about.
Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, help me to be obedient to You as
You speak to me through Your Holy Word.
©
2015 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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