Do Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with Your God
Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008
by Teresa Ortiz
Freelance writer/Speaker
Good morning friends! I pray you have a wonderful day.
I didn't
have a specific devotional in mind this morning so I just flipped through my Bible and I believe the Lord brought me to the book of Micah.
How long has it been since I read the book of Micah?
An old song came to mind which led me to the following passage.
"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly; to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8
Sometimes I am not sure what God wants me to do. Is there some great task I do not know about? Maybe and maybe not. Nevertheless, what do I do while I await revelation?
It seems this passage of Scripture says it all. It tells me that God is more concerned about how I live my life than He is about what I do with my life.
Am I just? Do I treat others with grace and respect? Do I love mercy? What does this mean anyway? Could it be that I should rejoice when someone receives kindness that they do not deserve? Could it be that I should be looking for ways to extend my hand of love?
What about walking humbly with my God? How do I do this? Maybe it means I live out my faith and put my beliefs into practice without condemning others who do not believe as I do?
I think I have just found my "great task". If I am focused on what I need to be doing, I won't have time to be pointing fingers at others.
This is how I want to live. This is the example I want to set as a Christian.
I can't help but wonder how much better life would be for everyone, if we who profess Christ would spend more time following these three tasks instead of fighting about manmade doctrines.
What a concept.
So what does the Lord require of you? It's simple. Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly with your God.
May the love and grace of God supply all of your needs and bless your day!
(C) Teresa Ortiz
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Top-level comments on this article: (9 total)Teresa, What a wonderful lesson on the practical application of God's word in our lives. Suzy B.Thank you Suzy, and praise the Lord. I must have needed the reminder myself. :-) God bless you and yours!!
So true. I find myself looking at others when i should be focusing on my relationship with the Lord. Thank you for the friendly reminder and the encouraging words. I look forward to your next articleHi There, thanks for reading and commenting. I praise God that you are encouraged. It amazes me how quickly we can lose our focus. Thankfully, God is patient and gracious-which is exactly what we should be. I hope you are blessed by future articles the Lord puts on my heart to write. Blessings to you and yours! Teresa
excellent teresa, and i understood the scripture! yeah! very well written, from the mind and heart. i've had the same thoughts many times. i've realized, i just have to be me, the rest will follow. thanks for a good and interesting article, best regards, sue
Hi Sue, thanks so much for reading. I am so glad you understood the Scripture! :-) I was hoping what I said would expand on the verse. Yup, just be me - that is great advice for everyone. Have a great night!
Hi Teresa, everytime you write an article it inspires me, how you have so much faith.......I love ur articles !!Hi Kathy, thank you for the encouragement. It reinforces my faith and that I am really doing what I am supposed to be doing. I am blessed to be a part of how God is working in your life. Isn't God awesome?!!
Excellent Teresa! Point one finger and three point back, ay? lol With metta...........eThanks e, I appreciate your reading and commenting. It means a lot. I almost put that in. It is so true! Have a fabulous weekend! Smiles, Teresa
Great find Teresa. What else is there to life? If we abide by these instructions we will not only love more, but be loved more. :) Great inspiration, JimHi Jim, I love how God always gives me what I need and it seems to be an encouragement for others at times as well..and I like the "being loved more" part. :-) God bless you and yours! Teresa
This is one of my favorite scriptures, especially for guidance and on how to conduct my life and actions!!Hi Anon, thanks for reading. I agree with you. It is a simple yet profound passage of Scripture.Lord bless you and keep you in His care!
Wonderful. Thanks for sharingHello Hank,Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. You are welcome. Lord bless you always! Teresa
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