Micah 5-7; Psalm 144
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Micah tells us what the people have been thinking as they have
heard his message from God. Their
reaction is – What does God want? More burnt offerings? Would thousands of rams satisfy
Him? How about ten thousand rivers
of oil? They didn’t quite have
the right attitude. Micah shows them
that they are missing the point.
God doesn’t want more of their half-hearted, going-through-the-motions,
hypocritical attempts at worship.
Micah said, “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of
you? To act justly and to love
mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah
6:8)
Taking some time today to reflect on what these three things mean
in my own life. What does it mean
in your life … to act justly … to love mercy … to walk humbly with God.
Micah also says in the same chapter to “Keep all God’s salvation
stories fresh and present.” (Micah 6:5b MSG) I love this reminder to always keep with
you the stories of what He has done for you and how He has shown you
mercy. “For mercy is God’s
specialty. That’s what He loves
most.” (Micah 7:18b MSG)
Do I love mercy like God loves mercy? Do I show mercy to others the way God has shown it to
me? Do I act justly? Not just do I hope for the right thing
to be done, but do I ‘act’ on it?
Do I walk humbly with God, staying close to Him and letting Him have
complete control?
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