As we continue to reflect on Jesus as the great forgiver, this part in Micah 7 provides the most wonderful opportunity to reflect on the sometimes perplexing nature of God! Who is like our God? (Note: ‘Micah’ means “who is like the Lord?”) Who is like the true and living God who pardons sin and forgives our transgressions? The answer? There is none other than the Lord himself!

The future that Micah looked forward to is glorious in its comprehensiveness of the just and merciful character of God. How phenomenal that whilst God could rightly remain angry at our sin, that he has indeed delighted to show us mercy. But not only that - for the victory of Jesus on the cross is so complete, that not only has the price of our sin been paid for, but our sin has been tread underfoot and hurled into the sea! Whilst we fail in our faithfulness, God will never fail in his faithfulness to us. Whilst the people of God looked forward to a future such as this, we can delight to know that it is true. We can delight to know that because God is rich in mercy, that he has indeed poured out his love for us on the cross. So don’t delay in coming to Jesus. For when you come to him, in sincere and honest repentance, we are not greeted by condemnation but by the transforming mercy of God for which he has completely carried the cost. AL

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Prayer

Almighty Lord, we thank you that there is no one like you. Thank you for your compassion and mercy made possible in Christ. Please help us to delight in who you are and share the good news of forgiveness with others. Please particularly help us this week to share that news with someone we know. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.