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by Brad Boyles
Consider the similarities of Micah’s world and our world today…
- There is undesirable fruit all around
- Everyone is scheming, waiting for a chance to do evil
- People in authority take bribes as money trumps morals
- Even people who seem honest have a hidden agenda
- It is difficult to know who you can really trust
- Families are divided as selfish interests take priority
Micah calls the situation hopeless. What situation do you find yourself in that seems hopeless? How does Micah, a true prophet and follower of God, respond to such turmoil around him?
But I will watch for the LORD; I will wait confidently for God, who will save me. My God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 GNB
This is a familiar statement that is consistent with other faithful believers in Scripture.
- Moses – [Exo 14:14 The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.]
- David – [Psa 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!]
- Isaiah – [Isa 64:4 From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.]
- Hosea – [Hos 12:6 “So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God.”]
- Habakkuk – [Hab 2:1 I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.]
- Paul – [Rom 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.]
- Peter – [2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.]
- James – [Jas 5:8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.]
Waiting tests and strengthens our faith. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of a follower of God in all of Scripture who didn’t experience hardship and suffering as a means to develop their faith and perseverance. God’s promises ring true. He will act for those who wait on Him. He is not slow as we understand slowness.
Stand firm. Be silent. Wait on the Lord.
Where do you need to take your eyes off the problem and focus on your response and attitude toward your Father in Heaven. Micah grieved for those around him, but he made up his mind that he would not be moved.
He waited. He watched. He was confident. He knew God heard Him.
Where do you need to claim this in your life right now?