Micah:4

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* Verse 1-8 - The nations have not yet so submitted to the Prince of Peace , as to beat their swords into ploughshares , nor has war ceased . But very precious promises these are , relating to the gospel church , which will be more and more fulfilled , for He is faithful that has promised . There shall be a glorious church for God set up in the world , in the last days , in the days of the Messiah . Christ himself will build it upon a rock . The Gentiles worshipped their idol gods ; but in the period spoken of , the people will cleave to the Lord with full purpose of heart , and delight in doing his will . The word "halteth ," describes those who walk not according to the Divine word . The collecting the captives from Babylon was an earnest of healing , purifying , and prospering the church ; and the reign of Christ shall continue till succeeded by the everlasting kingdom of heaven . Let us stir up each other to attend the ordinances of God , that we may learn his holy ways , and walk in them , receiving the law from his hands , which , being written in our hearts by his Spirit , may show our interest in the Redeemer 's righteousness . * Verse 9-13 - Many nations would assemble against Zion to rejoice in her calamities . They would not understand that the Lord had collected them as sheaves are gathered to be threshed ; and that Zion would be strengthened to beat them to pieces . Nothing has yet taken place in the history of the Jewish church agreeing with this prediction . When God has conquering work for his people to do , he will furnish them with strength and ability for it . Believers should cry aloud under distresses , with the prayer of faith , not with despondency . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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