2 Chronicles 18:7 "The king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, 'There is one more man who could consult the Lord for us, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything but trouble for me! His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.'"
Ahab and Jehoshaphat are discussing going to war. All of Ahab's prophets have told him they would have victory and they should do it, but Jehoshaphat wants to ask one more prophet what he thinks. Ahab tells him that he hates Micaiah because he never has anything good to say!
Sometimes we may not like the messages or plans God has for us. That doesn't make them any less true or make God any less faithful. Whether I agree with God's plan or not, I should follow him faithfully. What messages from God have I not liked lately? What messages have I been ignoring or blowing off? I can think of several...
Dear Jesus, help me take your commands and messages seriously. Help me not fail you. Amen.
