Micah calls on the Lord to shepherd His people, reminding Him that they are the "flock of your inheritance". Israel belongs to God, and He will not abandon her forever. Jesus described Himself as the good shepherd.
God then promises that He will show them His wonders as he did when He brought them out of slavery in Egypt. Again we see Jesus doing this. He performed many miracles while He was here on earth, and the resurrection was the greatest miracle of all.
Micah then makes a declaration of praise in response to this. The nations that mocked and derided Israel will be put to shame. This still applies today. This does not mean that everything Israel does is right, indeed in many ways they are a godless nation today, but we should treat them honourable and with integrity. For one day they will repent and turn to Christ, and then their salvation will come.
"Who is a God like you ..." This is a vital key to understanding God and His ways. He is a God of forgiveness. The Pharisees and other religious leaders did not understand Jesus, and were even offended by Him, because He forgave people. The Lord does not stay angry forever, He looks for a way to forgive people. God will be faithful to all His promises, and Israel will be saved.
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