Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
Micah 7:8 NIV
Are you feeling discouraged on your Christian journey? Have setbacks caused you to lose hope? The darkness may feel overwhelming, but God’s message through Micah is clear: you are not meant to stay down. The prophet Micah reminds us with powerful words from the Bible: “Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light”.
Think of it this way: if you remain in a state of defeat, you miss out on the blessings that lie ahead. Don’t give your enemy the satisfaction of seeing you give up. Remember, God is aware of the challenges you face. He knows the weight of expectations can be heavy, but He also equips you with the strength to persevere.
God’s unwavering support is a constant. He will catch you if you fall and empower you to rise again. Dwelling on past failures only empowers your enemy. It also prevents you from experiencing the joy of God’s promises.
Meanwhile, falling isn’t inherently bad. It becomes a problem when you choose to stay down. While God desires a smooth path for you, He understands that challenges and trials are inevitable. The key takeaway is this: even if you fall, you can rise again with God’s help. His grace is sufficient for you.
Jesus himself acknowledged the challenges we face in this world (John 16:33). Yet, He encouraged us to be of good cheer because He has already conquered the world. Challenges will inevitably come, testing our faith. But by holding onto Christ, we can overcome them. The Bible reminds us in Hebrews 4:15 that Jesus can empathise with our weaknesses. He understands temptation because He faced it himself, yet remained sinless. This offers tremendous assurance: your failures are temporary setbacks, not permanent roadblocks.
However, Hebrews 4:16 instructs us to “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need”.
Understand that Jesus has conquered on your behalf. He has conquered failure. All you need to do is acknowledge His help. This is a call for you to rise, stop dwelling at the same point, and stop staying in the posture of a defeated person.
In conclusion, remember that just like the Lord was a light for those in darkness, He can be your light too. When you choose to trust God completely, you gain an unshakeable foundation that carries you through life’s uncertainties. Let’s actively cultivate this trust and walk confidently in the knowledge of His unwavering presence and love.