Hoping In The God Who Saves

Introduction

Have you ever waited for something important—test results, a job decision, or an answer to prayer—and every minute felt long? Micah knew such waiting. Yet he declared boldly: “But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD.”

Point 1 – True Hope Begins by Looking to God (Micah 7:7)

“Wait” comes from the Hebrew qavah—to wait with stretched expectation, not passively but actively.

Sub-points:

1. Looking to God in darkness. Parallel: Psalm 121:1–2.
2. God hears with intention to act. Parallel: Isaiah 65:24.
3. Hope is a decision, not a feeling. Parallel: Habakkuk 3:17–18.

Point 2 – The Saving God Lifts Us from Our Fall (Micah 7:8–10)

1. God is our light in darkness. Hebrew 'or. Parallel: Psalm 27:1.
2. His discipline restores us. Parallel: Hebrews 12:6.
3. God defends His people. Parallel: Romans 8:31.

Point 3 – God Restores, Though Judgment Comes First (Micah 7:11–13)

1. Rebuilding the walls means restoration.
2. God gathers His people again. Parallel: Jeremiah 29:14.
3. Judgment cleanses before restoration. Parallel: 1 Peter 5:10.

Applications: For workers, traders, youth, and parents—God remains your defender and hope.

Closing poem:
A small boat sails where calm waters flow,
Peaceful waves in gentle glow.
When worldly hopes fade and die,
God’s eternal hope will never run dry.