Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
There is an old idiom that says, “you can’t see the forest for the trees” and sometimes it’s just like that. It’s hard to see or think clearly when there are things blocking our view. There is so much in the way and sometimes we are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole and waiting for it to clear is probably one of the hardest things to do, don’t you agree? Patiently waiting, sometimes is even harder because we can’t see while we wait or our vision becomes blurred because we are too focused on one thing or our minds are clogged with panic and fear from certain aspects of the situation, therefore we are unable to see beyond the situation or the circumstances at hand.
Micah was an interesting man and he had a deep burden and concern for the suffering of the people; the treatment of the poor and the downtrodden by the rich and the influential. He rebuked those who used their social and political status and power for personal gain (sounds like today doesn’t it?). However, in this particular section, God sends a plea for repentance because the people had replaced their heartfelt worship with empty and vain rituals (i.e., going to church out of habit, etc.). It starts out similar to being in a courtroom where He calls the mountains and the hills as the jury and He begins to build his case against Israel (Mic 6:1). Consequently, in the last chapter, Micah would deliver a message of hope and restoration to the people. God’s mercy once again prevails.
Good people suffer and good people are going to suffer persecution. The Word tells us that all that live godly will (2 Tim 3:12). Things happen, life happens and most things that we can’t control. Our families are not going to act right, our friends will misuse us, our jobs won’t be fair, and our enemies… oh bless God! I could go on with the many ways we are mistreated. However, He gives us strength and grace to endure and to be examples to those around us. It is in our worst and trying hardships that we must trust him. We cannot get weary in well doing, deliverance will come in due time; stay focused, stand still and wait. We must not only look to God, but look for Him, for He is the author and finisher of our faith. He won't leave us nor will He forsake us, He is always there. "Delayed but not denied" is a phrase befitting here; it may not come when you think or expect it but trust me God is always on time. So our waiting is not in vain. Regardless of what is happening around you, regardless of what it looks like, and regardless of what you see or don't see… wait.
Just as God promised to restore Israel, God promises to restore us. Sometimes He will give you double for your trouble! I like that. We have every reason to be patient doing our afflictions and distresses; it’s for our good and for God’s glory. We need not complain to the Lord about it or murmur, instead let’s pray and continue in the work of the Lord and do what is required of us as we continue to wait on the God of our salvation …. because honestly, it’s in the wait!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
There is an old idiom that says, “you can’t see the forest for the trees” and sometimes it’s just like that. It’s hard to see or think clearly when there are things blocking our view. There is so much in the way and sometimes we are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole and waiting for it to clear is probably one of the hardest things to do, don’t you agree? Patiently waiting, sometimes is even harder because we can’t see while we wait or our vision becomes blurred because we are too focused on one thing or our minds are clogged with panic and fear from certain aspects of the situation, therefore we are unable to see beyond the situation or the circumstances at hand.
Micah was an interesting man and he had a deep burden and concern for the suffering of the people; the treatment of the poor and the downtrodden by the rich and the influential. He rebuked those who used their social and political status and power for personal gain (sounds like today doesn’t it?). However, in this particular section, God sends a plea for repentance because the people had replaced their heartfelt worship with empty and vain rituals (i.e., going to church out of habit, etc.). It starts out similar to being in a courtroom where He calls the mountains and the hills as the jury and He begins to build his case against Israel (Mic 6:1). Consequently, in the last chapter, Micah would deliver a message of hope and restoration to the people. God’s mercy once again prevails.
Good people suffer and good people are going to suffer persecution. The Word tells us that all that live godly will (2 Tim 3:12). Things happen, life happens and most things that we can’t control. Our families are not going to act right, our friends will misuse us, our jobs won’t be fair, and our enemies… oh bless God! I could go on with the many ways we are mistreated. However, He gives us strength and grace to endure and to be examples to those around us. It is in our worst and trying hardships that we must trust him. We cannot get weary in well doing, deliverance will come in due time; stay focused, stand still and wait. We must not only look to God, but look for Him, for He is the author and finisher of our faith. He won't leave us nor will He forsake us, He is always there. "Delayed but not denied" is a phrase befitting here; it may not come when you think or expect it but trust me God is always on time. So our waiting is not in vain. Regardless of what is happening around you, regardless of what it looks like, and regardless of what you see or don't see… wait.
Just as God promised to restore Israel, God promises to restore us. Sometimes He will give you double for your trouble! I like that. We have every reason to be patient doing our afflictions and distresses; it’s for our good and for God’s glory. We need not complain to the Lord about it or murmur, instead let’s pray and continue in the work of the Lord and do what is required of us as we continue to wait on the God of our salvation …. because honestly, it’s in the wait!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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