Micah 2:13 The breaker is goes up before them: they will
break out, pass through the gate, and go out by it. So their king shall
pass before them, with the LORD at their head.
An ancient Hebrew commentator wrote of this verse, "In the words
of our teachers of blessed memory and in the Midrash [ancient Hebrew
commentaries of the O.T.], it is taught that the 'breaker' is Elijah and
'their King' is the branch of the son of David."
As I read this commentary, I was blown away by the interpretation
of this scripture by ancient Hebrew scholars! The Jewish people were
clearly expecting a prophet like Elijah who would call the people back to
repentance, and, afterward, the branch, the son of David, who would bring
peace and freedom to his people. The fulfillment of these expectations
began 2000 years ago with John the Baptist, whose prophetic ministry
prepared the entire nation through repentance for the coming Messiah,
Yeshua (Jesus), whose death and resurrection brought peace with God and
freedom from sin, which laid the spiritual foundation for His coming
Kingdom.
While the physical reign of the Messiah/King on Earth is yet
future, and will begin when He returns, for the past 2000 years the Kingdom
of heaven has been breaking forth in the hearts of men, and every
true believer is breaking out with it. This wonderful message, "Repent, for
the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand", hasn't changed since the Lord first
proclaimed it in Galilee [Mark 1:14]!
The word "repent", is "metanoia" in Greek, which means to "change
one's mind for the better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past
sins."
The
message of repentance remains
central to the breaking forth of God's Kingdom! Through it Yeshua
brought peace and freedom – and without it there can be no true faith or
spiritual life; so let's stay focused, always remembering that this gospel
of the Kingdom always begins with repentance from sin, continues in faith
toward God, and results in freedom and peace. With so many who have still
not heard it, let's proclaim it because there's so much work to be
done! (George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah)
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