Connect Micah 7:7 with another Bible verse about waiting on the Lord. Setting the Scene Micah closes his prophetic book amid national failure and personal disappointment, yet he lifts his eyes beyond the chaos to the certainty of God’s character. In the same way, Scripture repeatedly calls believers to redirect attention from circumstances to the Lord Himself—especially through waiting. Micah 7:7 — A Personal Resolve “But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” • “I will look” — deliberate choice to focus on God’s faithfulness, not on society’s failures • “I will wait” — confident, patient expectancy that God will act • “My God will hear me” — assurance of a living relationship: God listens and responds Isaiah 40:31 — A Promise for the Weary “But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” • Waiting is not passive; it positions the believer to receive fresh strength • The Lord exchanges human weakness for divine vigor • Progress is promised—soaring, running, walking—without exhaustion Threads that Tie Them Together • Same action, same God: both verses hinge on “wait for/on the LORD,” anchoring hope in His unchanging nature • Personal assurance: Micah speaks of “my God”; Isaiah guarantees renewal “for those who wait,” making the promise universally personal • Outcome of waiting: Micah anticipates a heard prayer; Isaiah describes renewed strength—both emphasize tangible responses from God • Faith in the midst of trials: Micah faces moral collapse; Isaiah addresses weariness—different settings, identical remedy Other confirmations: – Psalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!” – Lamentations 3:25 “The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” Living the Truth Today • Choose focus: like Micah, turn eyes from headlines to the Lord’s unfailing salvation • Expect renewal: claim Isaiah’s promise when energy or courage fades • Maintain persistence: waiting may be long, but God’s timetable is perfect and His hearing is guaranteed • Strengthen hope with Scripture: rehearse these verses aloud, letting them reshape perspective and fuel endurance • Act in confident obedience: waiting on the Lord never excuses passivity; it equips believers to move forward in His strength, assured that He both hears and empowers |
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