Date: 07-09-2020

Title: What Does God Require

(S) cripture:
    Micah 6:8 (ESV) He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

(O) bservation:
    The prophet has proposed all kinds of things to do in order to come before God. From burnt offerings to animal sacrifices and even offering his firstborn. None of these God accepts. He then comes to verse 8, “What does the Lord require – act justly, love kindness (mercy) and walk humbly with your God. These are simple to understand but difficult to live out each day.

(A) pplication:
    I do not always act justly, sometimes I want revenge. I do not always love kindness (mercy), sometimes I delight when people get what I think they deserve and are dealt with harshly. Sometimes I am arrogant in my walk with you. Today I confess my sin to you and ask that you restore me and fill me with your Spirit so that my life will be characterized by justice, kindness (mercy) and humility.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, do your work in me and make me into the person you want me to be. I want my life to be a witness to your work in me that can be seen in my commitment to justice, kindness and walking humbly with you. Amen