When your sins and those of the fallen world wear you down, turn your eyes to Jesus. He is your hope and salvation. He washes you clean, and you stand in his righteousness, not your own. Find your nourishment in Him and the fellowship of other godly people.
As Children of God, we often find ourselves confronted by our own sinfulness. These falls can be disheartening experiences, but the book of Micah offers us profound encouragement. In Micah 7:8, after the sins of the nation have brought them low, the prophet declares as their spokesperson, “Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.” This powerful statement highlights the resilience of the believer, even amid sin and the Lord’s discipline.
John Piper describes this as “gutsy guilt,” a state where we are broken by sin yet remain confident in God’s redemption. The enemy has no reason to boast because, despite the believer’s fall, they will rise again. A true believer, even when brought low by their own sins, retains hope, preventing any real triumph for the enemy. In the darkest moments of sin, the Lord remains a guiding light, never abandoning those who turn to Him.