Even though the path we walk is surrounded by darkness, let us not fear at any time, for the Lord will be our light. Rather, let us trust in the One who makes our lives secure. As sinners, God also gives us the opportunity to repent, just as He did with His people.
In the previous article (The deceitful and wicked heart) we saw the mercy of God manifested to His people, since they had sinned and trusted in men instead of trusting in the One who could help them at all times. Therefore, we present our God as the only one who can give us rest and light a light in the midst of darkness.
This is precisely what chapter 7 of the book of Micah tells us:
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
Micah 7:8
There are times when we become desperate to the point of trusting more in man than in our God. That is when we fall into the enemy’s trap and, instead of having peace, we suffer attacks because we depend on human help.
It is time to trust more in God. Even if you feel that you are in darkness, your life will not be in danger, because God will be your light. In this chapter we can see the promise that God made to His people. We must not trust in anyone else, but in our God, who makes the impossible possible.
The prophet Micah spoke these words in a context of affliction, discipline, and hope. The people of Israel had experienced the consequences of their disobedience, yet even in their downfall, God did not abandon them. This teaches us that falling does not mean the end; rather, it can be the beginning of restoration when the heart turns back to the Lord.
Darkness in Scripture often represents confusion, sin, fear, and uncertainty. Many believers experience moments when everything seems unclear, when prayers feel unanswered, and when the way forward appears hidden. However, Micah reminds us that even when we sit in darkness, the Lord Himself becomes our light. He does not merely point to the light; He is the light.
Trusting in human strength is a temptation that has existed since ancient times. Israel sought alliances, protection, and solutions apart from God, and the result was spiritual collapse. Today, the same danger remains. We place our confidence in people, systems, or resources, forgetting that all human help is limited and fragile. When those supports fail, despair quickly follows.
God allows moments of weakness so that we may learn to depend entirely on Him. These seasons refine our faith and reveal what truly sustains us. When all other lights go out, the light of the Lord remains steady and faithful. He guides, restores, and lifts up those who wait on Him.
The declaration “when I fall, I shall arise” is a confession of faith, not of personal strength. It is God who raises the fallen, who renews the weary, and who brings hope to the brokenhearted. This promise is not based on human merit but on divine mercy.
Therefore, let us not rejoice in the downfall of others, nor allow the enemy to mock us in moments of weakness. Our confidence is not in our own righteousness but in the faithfulness of God. He is present in the darkest valley, and His light is sufficient to lead us forward.
Let this message encourage us to return to God with sincere hearts, to abandon misplaced trust, and to rest in His promises. No matter how deep the darkness may seem, the Lord remains our eternal light, and in Him we will rise again.