One of Those Days

Ever had one of those days? You know the kind of days I am talking about. Those days when everything seems to be a struggle, a bit more difficult, evn a challenge. When life moves from moments of enjoyment into survival mode. You know, one of those kind of days.

During the days of the prophet Micah, Israel was having one of those days, which turned into a number of those weeks, then many of those years. The people were reeling from the weight of their own disobedience and sin. It was during those days Micah spoke these words, "But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for my God my Savior. My God will hear me." (Micah 7:7)

As I was having one of those days this morning, I was also reading Micah's words. During a time of great disappointment, misery, and sorrow, Micah was able to watch in hope for the Lord. He was willing to wait on God to act. He believed, with no doubt, that his God would hear him.

As I read Micah's words I felt a bit unsettled. My difficulties are nothing in comparision but neither is my response to God. In both areas I have shown my weak faith and a bend towards self-centeredness. I do not watch in hope and I have shown no willingness to wait for God to respond. All I have done is to try and convince myself that God has turned a deaf ear to my request or rather, my complaints. Even though the Scriptures clearly show he has not.

So today, even though I may be having one of those days, I can be thankful. For once again, God has spoken to me through his word. He has encouraged me to take the events of this day and look at them through his word. I have been given yet another opportunity to take a step back and watch in hope and wait for my Lord to act. For through his word he has assured me that he will hear me.

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