Remember When?

O. T. #2204  "Remember When?"

June 1, 2022

Micah 7-Part 4  

LET IT GLOW

What does it take to maintain hope in harsh times? Micah shows us that it is through watching, waiting, praying, and remembering. He looked to the Lord for help and waited confidently, was certain that his God heard him. Micah waited patiently as he confessed his sins. In praying, Micah heard God say that He would do mighty miracles for him. 

Then, as Micah remembered how God rescued His people from Egypt. That same God could do it again as they went into captivity. He could do marvelous things for His beloved, again. So it is with us, friend. When times get hard, harsh, and hard to bear, remember the things God has done for you previously.

God provided for us so many times in our younger years in the ministry-money for milk for our preschoolers, places to live, jobs to provide as hubby pastored small churches, cars that kept going, and protection from evil. How about you, dear one? 

Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good; His mercy endureth forever.

LET IT GROW

Starting in verse 16, the nations:

•  will see what Israel's God can do. In fact, they will stand amazed, according to NLT;
• They will be embarrassed by their feeble power.
• They will cover their mouths in silent awe.
• Like snakes, they will crawl from their holes to meet the LORD our God. 
• They will fear Him greatly, trembling in terror at His presence.(verse 17)

What reassurance for Micah, the prophet who bore bad news for Israel. His loving God promised to perform miracles and shame the nations who had opposed them. His anger is for a moment, for he delights in faithful love. (verse 18)

We all experience hard times, the testing of our faith. Will we pass the test or not?

LET IT GO

Thank you Father for Your faithfulness.

Your great love lifts me up, sets my feet on a solid rock.

Great is Thy faithfulness unto me.

You amaze us, and are worthy of our praises.