January 30. Micah6, 6-8

 Words of the day:  “What does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness (mercy) and to walk humbly with your God?” (NRSV).

Always one of my favorite Bible verses.  But, when one reviews the entire passage, the message is even more nuanced.  A great explanation is found at www.workingpreacher.com. Search Micah, 6-8, and several commentaries are presented.  All thought provoking.  But it a stark reminder that I must “DO JUSTICE.”  Not just be aware of it.  

The passage begins with God referring to nature:


6Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 

                 Montserrat in the square, a holy place
         Montserrat from a distance, a holy walk!
 God then reminds them of all he has done for them. 

Then they people of Israel ask God, “what would be a worthy sacrifice?”  They go to the extreme of even including their children.  (Perhaps this is partially related to Abraham’s ultimate willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac before God.)   However, just as God stopped Abraham, he redirects his people again.  

What is required of us?  So simple, yet extremely difficult to follow:  DO JUSTICE!  Not just be aware of it, but actually make changes in our world.  LOVE 💕 kindness and mercy.  Love beyond just those like us, but a love that transcends to all.  And finally to WALK HUMBLY with our Lord.  

          Simple, complex, away to live for others!             Jeez.                         Jeez Louise!



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