"You Have No Idea" - Sermon Only

Main message: God’s assessment of a people is not determined by their present circumstances; though nations and circumstances may conspire against Zion (or you), God has a different conclusion and an ideal future if we lay down idols and trust Him in faith rather than by sight.

Key points:

• Micah 4:11–12 assures that the nations plotting against Zion do not know the thoughts or plans of the Lord; conditions are not God’s final conclusion.
• Faith means holding a different expectation than what present evidence suggests — walking by faith, not by sight (Hebrews’ definition of faith referenced).
• Idolatry (broadly defined: money, power, racism, etc.) signals lack of trust in God and produces injustice; Israel’s compromises brought decline.
• God’s promise is an ideal future of peace and flourishing for all nations, built not by the powerful but by the vulnerable, wounded, and marginalized.
• Practical call: lay down idols, trust God’s plan for your life and community, and challenge policies or practices that push aside the vulnerable.

Scriptures mentioned: Micah 4:11–12, Micah 4, Micah 6, Micah 8, Hebrews 11:1, Psalm 122:1