Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God
This is a verse that echoes in my soul every day. This is my goal, to please a loving Father, my Creator. Longing to one day hear the words of Matt 25:21b. “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little”
But what does this mean in our day to day life? How do we restore ourselves to the state of being good, in this broken world?
Micah 6:8 is a summary of the judgements of God penned down by Moses in the Covenant code in Ex 20:22 – 23:19. The he referred to in Micah 6:8 is Moses, in other words: it is all penned down, no confusion, no grey areas. It is there for us to read and apply, we should not even ask the questions, for the answers are there. He does not seek rituals or customs; He is looking for a heart after Him. It is always about our hearts.
How do we do justice?
Not to live by the right and wrongs of the world, but to live according to the right and wrongs of His protective, loving guidelines. Especially justice to the week and defenceless, slaves, animals and more. Justice with compassion to encourage teshuva, a return to relationship with God. Not economical, political or judicial judgement. Justice to help those in need to help themselves, if possible, to empower those who need help or assistance. Helping to create a world where all have equal opportunities.
In the covenant code all aspects are addressed with greater detail in the rest of His Word. Here we find examples of how to draw near to God, how to treat slaves, restitution, social justice and His appointed times.
What about loving-kindness or mercy?
Did you know that when the Hebrew Scriptures were translated into English there was no English word for Chesed? Only then the word loving-kindness was created. This is a foundational part of our Father’s character. Without it we are lost, we receive His loving kindness daily.
In our modern-day life, it is so easy for our hearts to turn cold or hard. For judgement to flow instead of loving-kindness.
Walking humbly?
Without justice and loving-kindness (mercy) it is impossible to walk humbly before God. Walking humble with a heart after Father and an image that reflect His character, we will be able to heal the world, to touch lives and to make a difference.
The walking implies actions not just words, a lifestyle not knowledge. A lifestyle away from pride and self-centredness. A life led by the Spirit in the guidelines of His Word, putting down more of yourself and displaying more of Him.
While discussing this one day, a friend asked, but what makes us different from all others out there that claim to have the same goals of kindness and justice. My answer is, not to do it for our own benefit, but ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. That is why walking humble is added to the mercy and justice. If it was for your own status, it will fuel pride. Let us therefor strive daily to bring glory to His name, the glory He deserves.
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