The Griefs of the Godly [Family Worship lesson in Micah 7:1–7]

What is it like for the faithful during wicked times? Micah 7:1–7 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word read in the public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that, during wicked times, the faithful despair of men but trust in the Lord. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary of the transcript: Pastor's devotional draws from Micah 7:1–7 to illuminate the profound suffering of the godly in a corrupt world, where faithfulness is met with loneliness, oppression, and familial strife, as even those in positions of authority and kinship betray trust. It emphasizes that the godly person, though isolated and surrounded by deceit, is not without hope, for the true response to such pain is not retreat but a steadfast turn to Yahweh in faith, patience, and confident hope. The passage reveals that divine salvation is not found in human loyalty but in the sovereign, faithful God who hears and delivers, even in the darkest seasons. The passage calls believers to embrace the cost of holiness, recognizing that suffering for righteousness is not a sign of failure but a mark of faithful witness, and that ultimate comfort lies in waiting upon the God who saves. This message is both a sobering reality check and a sustaining encouragement, rooted in the certainty of God’s presence and promise.