Reading: Micah 2:1-5, 2:12-13

God's warnings are never the end of the story. Even as Micah pronounced judgment on those who schemed evil and exploited the vulnerable, he immediately followed with a promise: "I will surely gather all of you." This is the heart of our Father—discipline wrapped in love, correction leading to restoration. God doesn't warn us to crush us, but to wake us up before we destroy ourselves.

The remnant God promises to gather isn't perfect people, but responsive people. They're the ones who hear the warning and turn back. They're the ones who trust that even in discipline, God's intent is always redemption. Whatever you're facing today—whether it's the consequences of your own choices or the trials of living in a broken world—remember that God is in the business of gathering, restoring, and leading His people home.

Reflection Question: Is there an area of your life where you've been ignoring God's gentle warnings?

Action Step: Set aside 15 minutes for honest confession. Write down one destructive pattern God has been highlighting, confess it specifically, and then write out a declaration of the hope and freedom He offers you.

"God's severe judgment is a severe mercy, given to save us from far worse evil that would come if we were left alone." — Timothy Keller