“Look to the Lord”

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. (Micah 7:7)

The preceding verses (vs. 1-6) depict the dark moral state of Israel. Violence and bloodshed were prevalent. There was no justice in the courts. There were few friends to trust. And, there were those who dishonored their own family. God would punish Israel for her wickedness. What will God‘s remnant do in such times of hopelessness and despair?

Homer Hailey (A Commentary on the Minor Prophets) believes Micah is speaking for the spiritual remnant in this time of hopelessness. They are looking and waiting on the Lord. God has spoken good things concerning Israel, and declared glorious things concerning Zion. Thus, in dark times his servants will wait for the fulfillment of these promises. To look to God and wait, implies hope and courage. God will surely make everything okay.

Trusting and waiting on God should produce thoughts of his marvelous attributes and ways. His name, Jehovah, speaks of his nature: the eternal, unchangeable, faithful covenant keeping God. Figures remind us of the treasures we have in him: “my rock”, “my high tower”, “my strong habitation”, ”my refuge”. Jehovah is worthy of our unlimited confidence. He will indeed answer our prayers and deliver.

God is the one from whom salvation comes. In similar dark times another prophet spoke in the same manner: “Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” (Habakkuk 3:17:18) Ultimate deliverance will come from him, salvation shall come, and the thankful acknowledgement shall be :“Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” (Isaiah 25:9)

So, in dark times remember your God: look, wait, hope. 

By George Slover

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