Devotion:
Read Micah 6:8.
God has expectations for his people. In the scripture for today, the prophet Micah tells Israel about God's requirements for everyday living. God provides a wonderful pattern for us to follow: Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.
To act justly means that we should strive to provide others in society with equal opportunities and treat them impartially in every area of life. It means not giving preferential treatment to the rich and powerful and not demeaning the weak and helpless. To love mercy is more than making an outward show of kindness. It means making mercy a part of our daily lives as we learn to truly become Christ-like, who was merciful and kind to all God’s children. To walk humbly with God is to be in step with God, recognizing that we are totally dependent on him.
The life of discipleship has been described as walking with God. We have the opportunity to walk with a never giving up, unwilling to let go, incredibly generous God. I read this scripture every day to remind myself of how God desires us to act and be. He helps me every day to remember what is important. Let’s walk with the King and be a blessing to others.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, thank you for these guidelines that are not burdens but are wonderful ways for us to practice love for you and our neighbors. May our love for you increase so that daily we may act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God and with all our neighbors as well. Amen.
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