Monday, July 21, 2008

Hear then what Yahweh asks of you...

21st July 2008

SCRIPTURE
What is good has been explained to you, man;

this is what the Lord asks of you:
only this, to act justly,
to love tenderly
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

OBSERVATION
Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, foresaw the destruction of Israel as punishment for a life of religious and social corruption. The way of life pleasing to God has been clearly explained to mankind, has been clearly explained to me. It is the life of Justice, Mercy and Humility. This word is as relevant today as it was to the Israelites of 740 BC.

APPLICATION
Justice, love and humility can apply to every part of my life. Public or private, at work or at home, I have the opportunity to please God. And not only please God but also please myself. For what is a more fulfilling way to live than to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with my God? This is what it means to be fully human, fully alive.

PRAYER
Spirit of justice, love and humility; fill me today that Jesus may be glorified.
Little Flower, please pray for me.