Friday – Prophets

Reading – Micah 5-6

Highlight Verse:

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
‭‭Micah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Micah sets out God’s will for us in simple language.

“To do what is right” – The language here implies this is about relationships.

• Do right by your family, friends and neighbors.
• Don’t take advantage of them.
• Treat them with respect.

“Love mercy” – Not just like or appreciate but love it.

• This implies that mercy will be your default mode.
• When wronged, you will automatically not hold any wrong against people if you follow this.
• This reflects God’s mercy for us, which we should also love.

“Walk humbly with your God” – Walk, not just try to look humble.

• Walking humbly implies consistency.
• It does not imply bragging about your humility.
• True humility seeks to put all the attention on God and others.

Let’s be honest, I’m not terribly good at following these instructions. Pride and selfishness rear their ugly little heads too often in my life.
As I learn to walk in humility, the pieces begin to fall into place a little more each day.

If we walk together, perhaps we can help each other learn true rightness, mercy and humility.

Which of these three commands stand out the most to you? Why?
Please share any ideas you have about living them out.