Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
Micah
The book of Micah is a prophetic message of both warning and hope, addressing the people of Judah and Israel during times of moral decline and social injustice. Micah confronts corruption, pride, and oppression while calling the nation to repentance, justice, and humility before God. At the same time, the book offers a vision of restoration, peace, and the coming Messiah who will bring righteousness to His people.
Micah emphasizes that true faith is demonstrated through action—living justly, showing mercy, and walking humbly with God. The prophet balances God’s judgment on sin with the assurance of His mercy and redemption, reminding believers that God’s love and justice work hand in hand.
This book encourages reflection on personal and communal integrity, the treatment of others, and reliance on God’s promises. Micah inspires believers to pursue righteousness, trust God’s ultimate plan, and anticipate the fulfillment of His salvation.
Explore the book of Micah to understand God’s call to justice, witness His mercy, and find hope in the promise of the coming Savior.
Micah 7:15
According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.
Micah 7:16
The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.
Micah 7:17
They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee.
Micah 7:18
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.
Micah 7:19
He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. Reflection This verse rises like a benediction at the close of Micah’s prophecy. After indictments, warnings, and lament, hope speaks last. Through Micah, God’s character is revealed […]
Micah 7:2
The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net.
Micah 7:20
Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.
Micah 7:3
That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.
Micah 7:4
The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.
Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Micah 7:6
For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.
Micah 7:7
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
Micah 7:8
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.
Micah 7:9
I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.