Micah 5:7 The remnant of Jacob will be
    in the midst of many peoples
like dew from the Lord,
    like showers on the grass,
which do not wait for anyone
    or depend on man.

Verse 2 of this chapter gets all the attention, since it was quoted by the scribes when Herod wanted to know where the Christ would be born, (Matthew 2:4-6) but this is an amazing prophecy of the diaspora, the scattering of Jews across the world, saying that it will be a blessing, like dew or rain. I don’t think I’ve ever paid attention to this verse before. God doesn’t do anything by accident, whatever it looks like! In terms of the fulfillment of this prophecy, new and rain were major blessings in the Middle East, and Jews have provided enormous blessings to mankind, even in their scattered state. Just as an example, there are a hugely disproportionate number of Jews among the Nobel laureates in every category. Jews have contributed to society in countless ways. Sadly, that has engendered in some the jealousy known as antisemitism. Also sadly, some Jews have been twisted by the devil, such as Karl Marx. He was ethnically a descendant of Abraham, but he rejected the God of Abraham, and he did huge damage that continues today. We aren’t to lay hold of the promises of God for selfish reasons, but rather in humble gratitude to the God who made them, and trust Him for their fulfillment.

It’s interesting that I have always been proud of having been born the same year as the current nation of Israel, but I have no idea when I first met a Jew. I do know that I was and am very grateful to have been adopted into the Messianic fellowship when I was in seminary. They were surprised that I knew Hava Nagila better than they did! I am not a genetic descendant of Abraham, but I am very much his descendant by faith! (Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:7) You could say I am a part of a Christian diaspora of sorts, because my parents came to Japan in 1934-35, when Christians were certainly few and far between here. They are still a sadly small percentage of the population, but their influence has been disproportionate, much as that of the Jews in the world at large. I am not to look at numbers, but remember that my God can use a “remnant” for His glory.

Father, thank You for getting us through the full day yesterday. Thank You that You will get us through today, as well. Thank You for this extreme dizziness I feel, and that I do have some medication for it. Help me recognize and follow Your leading each moment of today. May Your plans be accomplished on Your schedule for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!