God has taught us to forgive when needed, to spread love and restore the situation with our kindly heart. Although the Lord was furious towards Judah as they have sinned against Him many times, His mercy is bigger than anything. (Micah 7:18) “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” This verse in my book shows that God doesn’t want to stay angry forever as He wants to forgive Judah. And yes, He forgives the tribe of Judah; God then tries to restore the situation. He punished Judah because He loves them just like parents punish us as they love us; they wanted us to understand and become a better person. Of course, the punishment would also hurt God because the same time He doesn’t want us to get in trouble, but He wanted us to stay with Him, to be His people and receive the gift from a lover.

(Micah 4:10) “Writhe in agony, Daughter Zion, like a woman in labor, for now you must leave the city to camp in the open field. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued. There the Lord will redeem you out of the hand of your enemies.” This is a specific example of God, who will save her from the enemies.

Today, we might not clearly see God saves and redeems at all, but He is always there, helping us to go through the hardship of life. Example like the float in Nebraska and Iowa. Although we lost many properties, many people were saved from the float and we also can grow closer to Him as we pray Him to protect us.