Mic 7:8-10 | TNotes | STEP | 7:8 Though I sit in darkness: The prophet confidently trusts in God to be his light (cp. Ps 27:1 ) even in deep difficulty, knowing that his enemies would not overcome him (cp. Ps 23:4-5 ). God’s Spirit gave him the power and confidence to perform his prophetic task (Mic 3:8 ).

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‏ Micah 7:8-10

7:8 ^a Though I sit in darkness: The prophet confidently trusts in God to be his light (cp. Ps 27:1 ^b) even in deep difficulty, knowing that his enemies would not overcome him (cp. Ps 23:4-5 ^c). God’s Spirit gave him the power and confidence to perform his prophetic task (Mic 3:8 ^d).
7:9 ^e I have sinned: The prophet and other godly people recognize their own failure and culpability, yet trust in the Lord for redemption.

• The Lord’s righteousness brings salvation and rescue for his people.
7:10 ^f where is the Lord? This taunt rebuked God and those who trusted him. God had promised always to be with his people and their leaders (Gen 46:3-4 ^g; Exod 3:12 ^h). God was dishonored by these taunts, and he would act to clear his name (cp. Ezek 20:9 ⁱ; 36:19-26 ^j).