A Man from Moresheth-Gath: A Journey with Micah

Have you ever found yourself in a place you felt like you did not belong there? Or in a situation that you cannot overcome. There have been many times when I felt like I could not make it. As well as times when I felt alone. Somebody else felt the same way, and his name is Micah.  

The Importance of a Name

Micah 1:1 (KJV) “The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.” Micah was from the city of Moresheth-Gath. He was a small-time preacher from a very small town on the outskirts of Judah. We must understand, that names in the Bible mean something. Did you know that Micah is a spirit-filled name? It is an anointed name and a powerful name. His mother gave him that name.

However, if we study the name of Micah. Micah was the type of name that posed a question and provided an answer at the same time. It was a sort of name that gave a call, and a response at the same time. The name means “Who is like God?” That name has praise, worship, and testimony all at the same time. The question is who is like God? The elders would sing a hymn saying, “There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus, no not one!”  

The Importance of a Place  

We know who he is but we also have to understand where he is. a. I’m a history teacher so, I have to give a little geography lesson. Bishop Rudolph McKissick said, “There’s a little theology in geography…” Why is his location important? Remember, Micah was a small-time preacher from a small town. And this small town is named Moresheth-Gath located on the outskirts of Judah. This is the place where the giant Goliath used to live, and it was captured by Old King David. Moresheth-Gath meant the possession of Gath. Until King David slew the giant and took the land and now Micah is here. But things are the same in his hometown. To be honest, the church hasn’t always been in this much trouble. We’ve had some good people and great leaders in the Body of Christ. All the saints ain’t fake and phony, as social media would like to portray. At one time great leaders were at the helm. Men like King David, although flawed, he was a man after God’s own heart. So should we. Pursuing God through worship and praise is essential for our growth. King David was of the Tribe of Judah, and according to the scholar’s Hebrew means, “Praise”. Therefore, praise took the land or praise possessed the land. Have you ever been in a situation that was overwhelming, until praise took over? A place where insurmountable odds were against you, but praise took over? This is where Micah lived.

Importance of Purpose

The good news in the text is the word of the Lord came to Micah. There is an idea or new concept that only you can do. A great vision that only you can bring to reality. You my friend are called to a greater purpose, be it at home, on your job, or in the community. God put you in this place to be a Micah to declare his goodness and to share his lovingkindness. You are important. You have a message to give to the people around you.

Thanks for coming.

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