
Father, when I have been hurt by someone, may I remember how I have hurt and disappointed you. May I remember the feeling of your forgiveness and do the same for others. Your undeserved favor, is life changing.



Reference: John MacArthur Study Bible
7:18–20 In response to the gracious, forgiving character displayed toward Israel by their Master, the repentant remnant of the people extolled His incomparable grace and mercy (cf. Ps 130:3, 4). ‡ 7:18 Who is a God like You … ? Micah began this final section with a play on words involving his name. See Introduction: Title. † 7:20 swore to our forefathers. In spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God, the Lord intends to fulfill His unconditional promises in the Abrahamic Covenant made with Abraham and confirmed with Isaac and Jacob (cf. Ge 12, 15, 17, 22, 26, 28, 35). When enacted in conjunction with the Davidic Covenant, Israel will again be restored as a people and a nation to the land originally promised to Abraham. Jesus Christ, the ultimate descendant of David, will rule from Jerusalem over the world as King of kings and Lord of lords (cf. Rev 17:14; 19:16).
May the Lord reveal the answer in your heart, that you might be saved, if you are lost.

He who has ears to hear, let him hear. On the surface, this is a call for the listener to be attentive and discern the meaning of His analogy. Yet more than human understanding is necessary to interpret the parable—only those who have been redeemed will have the true meaning explained to them by the divine Teacher.

