Micah 7:19a You will again have compassion on us;
Verse 19 today reminds me of Psalm 103:12, “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” God does not want us steeped in sin. He doesn’t want to hold on to the memory of our transgressions. Jesus died for our sins. By His stripes we are healed. God relishes our healing because He knows it draws us closer to Him, and He wants us closer, not because He needs it but because we do.
Micah 7:19b …you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
I’ve heard it said before, “Don’t judge someone just because they sin differently than you.” We are all familiar with Jesus’s command, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone” (John 8:7), and I’ve shared the long ago billboard that encouraged: “Just love everyone. I’ll sort them out later. ~God” I truly don’t think God wants us passing judgment on each other. He wants us to love. He sent His Son for each and every one of us. Everyone. Even that person plucking your last nerve. Even the person plucking mine.
Micah 7:20a You will be faithful to Jacob, and show love to Abraham,
God of Love and Mercy, Thank You for Your Son, for His sacrifice, for a way back to You when I stray. Thank You for wiping the slate clean for me. Help me to love without judgment. Help me to live as Your fiercely loved child. Help me to recognize that everyone I meet is Your beloved child as well. Amen.
Micah 7:20b …as you pledged on oath to our ancestors in days long ago.
Have a blessed day.