I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” After God’s judgment had removed from Israel every reason for arrogance, the believing remnant should watch prayerfully for the Lord’s deliverance, trusting in His promises. Even in the midst of judgment Israel should not simply cry out in pain but should trust His wisdom and power and, like a woman in labor, should look for His purposes to be accomplished (4:9–10). Judgment: As God made Samaria a “heap of rubble” during Micah’s ministry, so He would