What is God Like?

O. T. #2205 "What is God Like?"

June 2, 2022 

Micah 7-Part 5

LET IT GLOW

did you notice that we are almost finished with this book? Thank you for staying with me to study yet another prophet who was directed to share the doom and gloom that lay ahead for Israel. (It was because they would not repent of their idolatry.)

Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger for ever, because He delighteth in mercy. (verse 18)

There is no one like our God!

As Micah closes his prophecy with praise for His dealings with sin, we learn:

• God is Creator, holy and righteous, and pardons sin, as well as delights in mercy.
• He pardons iniquity (evil, perversity, sin).
• He overlooks the transgression (rebellion, sin) of the remnant or special people of His.
• He will not stay angry at His people forever.
• Because God delights in showing mercy and unfailing love. (verse 18)

How wonderful it is to know that our God pardons our sins and rebellion. Now who doesn't need mercy and love? We just need to admit that we have sinned again and ask forgiveness from a Holy God. But don't take it lightly, friend. That forgiveness came at a price for Jesus. 

LET IT GROW

In verse 19, Micah continues to recognize who God is:

• He has compassion on us once again.
• He will subdue (to tread down, to disregard) our iniquities
• God will cast all our sins into the depth of the sea.
• He shows us unfailing love and faithfulness.

In other words, God does not forgive grudgingly but is glad when we repent, and He offers forgiveness to all who come back to Him. (Life Application Study Bible)

What a picture-our sins are completely removed forever because of Jesus' sacrifice for us! He made this possible for us, for our righteousness is as filthy rags.

 LET IT GO

God, what an awesome God You are!

You never fail, work all things out for our good and Your glory.

We bless Your name!

We glorify the name of Jesus!

Keep us humbled before You and trusting You.