God will forgive us – and here’s why
by Rachael Stelzer
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You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea (Micah 7:19).
The prophet Micah carried a negative message from God to the people of Israel. He told them that they had been unjust, unfair and turned their backs on God. Micah prophesied about the defeat of Israel at the hands of conquering powers and the restoration of Israel.
Today’s passage is the very final word in this book. In it, Micah speaks to God as an individual man. He personifies the people of Israel as they come to terms with what is in store for them. Micah reminds the Lord that after their time of exile, the Lord will show them compassion once more. And Micah confidently lists two reasons why this will happen.
The first reason is God’s character. Micah asks, ‘Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy’.
The second reason that God will be compassionate to his people is the covenant that he made with Abraham and Jacob. Micah reminds God that God will be faithful to the covenant promises he made to the fathers of Israel.
This is our God – a God who does not stay angry forever but delights to show mercy and is faithful to his promises. Our God’s love and compassion is more powerful than our sins and transgressions. Thanks be to our compassionate, powerful and faithful God!
We praise you, our God, for who you are and for your commitment to the promises you made to Abraham and Jacob – promises to bring from their descendants the Saviour of the world. We know this Saviour and his compassion, mercy and power. Thank you, Lord Jesus!
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