Insightful Musings on the Scriptures

by

Raymond P. Sparre
Northwest University class of '67

The parallel between then and now is both obvious and alarming—yet, at the same time, very supportive of my own Biblical faith. Micah describes the moral and spiritual climate of his day and exclaims, “The godly have been swept from the land; not one upright man remains” (7:2). When we attempt to examine the moral integrity of those in high places within our own governmental system, we are tempted to offer about the same conclusion—they’re all governed by corruption!

“But as for me…” Does that little phrase offer as much encouragement to you as it does to me? It identifies me as an individual, with abilities and responsibilities given me by the Creator to think and act for myself—as opposed to being just a robotic conforming member of the masses—a puppet of the current social or political machine. Do promoters of big government want me to be a free thinker? Do those who wish to impose Marxist Communism want me to be that? Does radical Islam want me to be that? In each case, the answer is emphatically NO! But God wants me to be that! And I want to be that! And, by the grace that God gives, I will be that, with a HEART AFTER GOD, till my last breath!

The NATURAL SIN NATURE that predominantly reigns both in high and low places offers no hope or security whatsoever for solving or resolving the problems of mankind. And virtually every proposed solution that ignores the Sovereign Maker/Owner contributes more to the expanse of problems than to any truly equitable solutions. Therefore, the affirmation Micah gives here is like a lifeline of hope and security—truly “a refuge in the time of storm”—“I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” Amen, Micah! What would we do without this option?!?

The NATURAL SIN NATURE that predominantly reigns both in high and low places offers no hope or security whatsoever for solving or resolving the problems of mankind. And virtually every proposed solution that ignores the Sovereign Maker/Owner contributes more to the expanse of problems than to any truly equitable solutions. Therefore, the affirmation Micah gives here is like a lifeline of hope and security—truly “a refuge in the time of storm”—“I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” Amen, Micah! What would we do without this option?!?