HOPE IN DARKNESS

 Micah 7:8 NKJV says, “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me.” 


This is a powerful declaration of faith spoken in a moment of great distress. The prophet Micah speaks honestly about falling and sitting in darkness, yet he refuses to give victory to the enemy. He understands that falling is not the end. Darkness is not permanent. His confidence is not in his strength but in the Lord. Even when everything around is dark, God Himself becomes the light.

We never want to be in trouble. No one enjoys pain, loss, or confusion. Yet sometimes life places us in hard situations where tomorrow feels uncertain. You may not know how things will change or how you will come out of the situation. At such times, darkness surrounds the heart and mind. On top of that, there may be people who wish to see you fail. These moments are painful and lonely. These moments are when we need God the most.

The way Micah speaks in this verse shows that he understood such moments well. He seems like someone who had fallen and was surrounded by darkness. Still, he did not speak fear. He spoke hope. This hope came from the knowledge he had about God. He knew that falling did not mean destruction. He believed that God would lift him up. He had this knowledge that his situation was temporary because God never abandons His people. This knowledge gave him peace and confidence.

When Micah says, “When I sit in darkness,” it shows a picture of a person sitting quietly in pain. It feels like being alone with many thoughts, a broken heart, and no visible breakthrough. In that exact moment, Micah makes a powerful confession, “The Lord will be a light to me.” He chooses faith over fear.

Today, you may be in a similar situation. But God sent me to tell you this truth. There is hope in darkness. Though you fall, God will lift you again. He is with you and He will help you.

Prayer: Lord, be my light in darkness, lift me again, and restore my hope fully.

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