Reflection
In today's readings, God's justice permeates all three passages, calling us to both hope and action. Micah 1-4 exposes social injustice and religious hypocrisy while promising ultimate restoration. Psalm 10 cries out against oppression, trusting God will act. Matthew 24 reveals that history moves toward Christ's return when all wrongs will be made right.

The key insight we can draw from these passages is this: God's justice may seem delayed but is certain, calling us to live with hope and readiness while advocating for the oppressed in the present.

Let's break this down into a simple principle:

Live with expectant hope for God's justice while actively working against oppression and staying spiritually alert.

Here are five practical steps we can take to apply today's readings:

1. Identify one injustice in your community and take one concrete action to address it.

2. Set a daily reminder to pray for persecuted Christians worldwide.

3. Write down three ways you can simplify your life to focus more on eternal things.

4. Choose one person experiencing hardship and offer practical help this week.

5. Evaluate your daily habits and remove one thing that dulls your spiritual alertness.

As you go about your day, reflect on this question: How do you maintain hope when justice seems absent from situations around you?

Conclusion
Thank you for joining me today. God's justice will ultimately prevail, and His kingdom will come. Let this hope fuel your readiness and compassion for others. Until tomorrow, may you live alert and active in His service.