Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us;
They will strike the Judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek.
Micah 5:1
This title is exceedingly sad. I wish it weren’t there. But, the prophecy is there and the Jewish people who have rejected their Messiah will be condemned by the Judge of Israel whom they struck down with a rod.
Today, if you disrespect a sitting judge, he could throw you in jail for a week and hold you in contempt of court. What would he do if you threatened him with physical force or actually hit him? It certainly wouldn’t be good.
The Jewish people have suffered greatly because they crucified the One that God made both Christ and Lord (Acts 2:36). Soon and very soon, the Lord Jesus will come again to this planet and at that time many of His titles will be fulfilled. Many sons of Israel will look upon Him Whom they Pierced (Zachariah 12:10) and acknowledge Him as Savior. He will finally be received as the “Mashiach” (Messiah) and as Shepherd of Israel. Those who still harden their hearts at His coming will find Him to be the Judge of Israel.
Yes, it is true that on that day, Satan, the Antichrist, and the unbelieving Gentile nations will also be judged, but I’m not so sympathetic towards them. Israel and the Jewish people have always been the apple of God’s eye, and God longs to re-establish fellowship with them.
Christ wants to be the “Shalom” (peace) of Israel, not the Judge of Israel. Please pray for revival to come to the Jewish people.
March 22
