About prophecy:

"But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD, And they do not understand His purpose; For He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor." Micah 4:12

When God reveals the future, His purpose goes beyond satisfying our curiosity. He wants us to change our present behavior because of what we know about the future. Forever begins now; and a glimpse of God's plan for His followers should motivate us to serve Him, no matter what the rest of the world may do.

NIV Life Application Study Bible, p. 1460, RE Micah 4:12