What the Lord will do for you
by Tatiana Overduin
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‘Yes,’ says the Lord, ‘I will do mighty miracles for you’ (Micah 7:15a).
Read Micah 7:14–20
One of the things I struggle with in my daily walk with God is the impact of media. Whether it’s watching Australian or world news, scrolling on Facebook or watching films and shows on Amazon Prime while engaging in a craft activity such as spinning wool or knitting, it’s easy for me to have the TV on.
We know that engaging with media has become a huge part of our lives: it’s often difficult to ‘switch off’. It’s habitual and, at times, necessary. But I do find myself getting so wrapped up in a TV series, or worse still, deeply affected by the news, that I can find myself easily falling into despair. Yes, it is important to know what’s going on in the world, but this daily bombardment of information can cause fear and distress.
God’s word is the antidote to this fear and distress. Engaging daily with Scripture brings a different result. Today’s reading from Micah contains key words that offer great comfort that the news cannot give.
Protection: God speaks to us and promises protection for his people, leading them as his special possession (verse 14).
Provision: Even though they are alone (verse 14), he provides fertile pastures.
In a time of dramatic world unrest and increasing lack, God’s assurance of safety and abundance comforts us: ‘The Shepherd cares for his flock’ (verse 14). And he continues to say ‘yes’ to you and to me. Daily, despite the noise of modern life, we can give thanks and remember that ‘Yes,’ says the Lord, ‘I will do mighty miracles for you’ (verse 15).
God calls us to trust in him for all we need. He does not want us to doubt his promised goodness. ‘Where is another God like you?’ (verse 18). Today, we are exposed to so many ‘gods’ (you know the list), yet none can ‘pardon our guilt’ or ‘retain anger forever’ (verse 18).
This text instead reassures us of God’s promises: his unfailing love, compassion and faithfulness (verses 18 and 19), just as he showed to Abraham and Jacob. God’s word continues from of old; it remains true and everlasting. Though we may be surrounded by personal trials, confronting media images and disturbing news (both real and imagined), we are encouraged by the gift of being able to turn daily to the best and only source of truth – God’s word.
Dear Triune God, help me daily to turn to your holy word for consolation and comfort. May I pray for those who are suffering in these difficult times to also seek you for protection and provision. In Jesus’ holy name, we pray. Amen.
Tatiana is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Adelaide, where she enjoys singing on the music roster. She is married and has two adult children and six grandchildren. Now retired from full-time secondary education, she pursues her creative interests in fibre arts, taking inspiration from God’s hand evident in the beauty of creation.
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