Yesterday's blog gave much attention to the prophetic role and its place in our religious experiences ... even today. The readings for today"s liturgy draw attention to two prophets: Micah and Isaiah. The lesser known Micah speaks for Yahweh for the victimized, for those robbed of their inheritances. Jesus calls upon Isaiah's words that foretell us about the role that was to be the Savior's role as the Suffering Servant. These are one of Isaiah's four oracles about Jesus as the Suffering Servant. He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies.
The "fun" of reading the prophets, especially the words these representatives for God speak in his, is to image how God's words would be interpreted today. You might read these words aloud. "Thus you shall have no one to mark out boundaries by lot in the assembly of the Lord." In the context of God speaking about his caring for those robbed of their property, God is saying that no one is going to take away what you have been given. I will be certain all those who follow me will share in my blessings and abundance."
And we might give serious thought to what God is saying to us in our world and at this time in its history. How do these words of God convey his love and care for us?
