Micah
7 – A Faithful, Righteous, Pardoning God
Micah
was disgusted because the people were all given over to deception. He couldn’t even
find one faithful man (1 Kings 19:10). Even the best of those around Micah –
the supposed “upright” were a fruitless, prickly bunch. Micah is the watchman
here, representing all the prophets who warned of the impending captivity that
was now at hand.
Rivalries
and distrust often cause people to make choices that destroy what they love the
most. Dishonesty, bribery, commercialism, and idol worship had led to family
breakdown. When people fail you, remember that the Lord is always faithful. Make
the same decision that Micah made” “I will look, I will wait, I will pray.”
God
lifts those who fall and gives light to those who are in the darkness. Even
when He must deal with us because of our sins. He does what is best. Be
patient, for He will one day defeat your enemies and bring you into blessing. Speaking
for the remnant who trust God, Micah expresses the hope that remains despite
the coming judgment: God will vindicate the faithful, being their light and
salvation. This confidence should characterize God’s people in the face of any
difficulty. The promised victory will be a global triumph from sea to sea.
Egypt and Assyria represent the nations of earth that will come under the reign
of God at the promised restoration (Isa 19:23-25).
Christ’s
kingdom will be established with wonders that will exceed Israel’s exodus from
Egypt. God’s power, faithfulness, and covenant love for His people will be on
display for opposing nations to see and fear.
God
delights in mercy! When we come to Him and confess our sins, He pardons us, puts
our sins underfoot like defeated enemies and hurls them into the depths of the
sea and they are seen no more. (Jer. 31:34; Acts 3:19).
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