Project 119: Micah 7:18-20
| Project 119 | Dr. Wayne Splawn
Micah 7:18-20 is a beautiful passage of Scripture. In these verses, Micah contemplates the incomparable character of the Lord. Micah asks the rhetorical question, “Who is a God like you?” to which Micah knew the answer was “No one!” What makes God unique? First, God pardons iniquity and passes over sin. Second, God does not retain His anger forever, but instead delights to show steadfast love. Third, God is compassionate. Finally, God is faithful to keep His covenant promises.
You and I have the blessing of knowing the full extent of God’s character on display in the person and work of Jesus Christ. How can God forgive us and pass over our sins? Because Jesus Christ humbled Himself and paid the price for our sins on the cross. When we look to the cross, you and I see the fullest expression of God’s compassion, kindness, faithfulness, and steadfast love. Spend some time today meditating on the character of God and praise Him for the ways you have seen His character on display in His Son and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Micah 7:18-20 (ESV):
God’s Steadfast Love and Compassion
18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity
and passing over transgression
for the remnant of his inheritance?
He does not retain his anger forever,
because he delights in steadfast love.
19 He will again have compassion on us;
he will tread our iniquities underfoot.
You will cast all our sins
into the depths of the sea.
20 You will show faithfulness to Jacob
and steadfast love to Abraham,
as you have sworn to our fathers
from the days of old.