Micah: A Message of Judgment and a Gospel of Hope
The prophecy of Micah is a remarkable blend of honest exposure of human sin and glorious promises of divine salvation. It begins with a God who comes down to judge, yet ends with a God who delights in mercy. Micah shows us the world as it really is—and the Saviour as we desperately need Him to be.
1. The Supremacy of Evil (Micah 7:1–4)
Micah surveys the condition of his nation and finds it barren.
• “The good man is perished out of the earth” (7:2)
• “There is none upright among men” (7:2)
Their evil is not accidental—it is planned, vicious, and wholehearted (“they do evil with both hands earnestly”). Bribery, corruption, and injustice dominate their public life. The rich grow richer; the poor lose even more, and God sees it all.
This is not just Micah’s world—it is ours. Paul echoes Micah’s verdict:
• “There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10)
• “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)
Micah’s diagnosis prepares us for the gospel: humanity cannot save itself.
2. Only God Can Be Trusted (Micah 7:5–7)
Micah warns that trust cannot be placed in:
• casual friends
• close friends
• confidants
• relatives
• even one’s spouse
Human relationships, however precious, are fragile. But Micah lifts his eyes:
• “I will look unto the Lord” (7:7)
• “I will wait for the God of my salvation” (7:7)
• “My God will hear me” (7:7)
This is the language of faith. The gospel calls us to the same confidence:
