May 31, 2023: He Has Told You

"But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously— take God seriously." (Micah 6:8, The Message)

Wow! This scripture is loaded with God, and it is so simple. God lays out three expectations. Number one, He expects us to live justly and do what is right and fair to people. Secondly, He expects us to love people well, as He does. Third, He expects us to walk humbly before Him.   

God loves to keep things simple. We often complicate things with our questions of simple truth. Jesus summed up all the law and the prophets with this: Love God and Love people. If you do this, you will have fulfilled all the law and the prophets. The Golden Rule is another one of those simple truths that we make hard. Treat other people the way you want them to treat you.  

He has told you what the Lord requires of you, do not complicate it. Take God at His word and do it. When you do that, you are walking humbly with your God. Scripture calls that obedience and obedience to God requires humility on our part.  

It's quite simple: "Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously—take God seriously."