BE YOURSELF

 

     On Am 930 the Light there is a song written performed by Brian Doerksen which is about a wonderful scripture from Micah 6:8 which is actually a repeat of Deut 10:12. Now in these days we have been counseled by Micah to do the following.

     Micah reminds his audience and readers that God has shown you, O man, what is good.    So how does God do this.  He does it through the word and prayer.  He does it through role models and mentors.  He shows it through His example.  Jesus was that. He does it through the prompting and guidance of the indwelling Holy Spirit.  You do not have to guess. The Lord has given us the Bible it is our guidebook, blueprint, compass, and instruction manual.

     The Micah tells us what does the LORD require of you?  What does the Lord want from you?  What is your duty, obligation and requirement from the Lord?  What does expect from you in your relationship with God?  How can you reflect, imitate and demonstrate your love and activity for God.

     So here is Three things required by God in life!  To do justly or act justly.  Three definitions.  Live and walk in a fair or morally correct way.   To have good reason or skill.  To behave justly in international relations means to act in accordance with the rules and authoritative practices of the society of states.  It means living your life by the word of God, Walking in the character, nature of God as outlined in the Bible.  Being a person of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, love, forgiveness, being accountable, transparent and wise.

     Then Micah instructs us to Love mercy.  This phrase means to have loyal love or loving kindness.  David said His loving kindness is greater than life.  Mercy fuels compassion, providing promising glints of light in a darkened world. It’s kindness, forward forgiveness, and empathy. Mercy chooses not to be offended and compassionately sees a hurting heart behind hurtful words.  Mercy is an extension of and expression of love, “an act of kindness, compassion, or favor.” Mercy is a characteristic of the One True God.  It is agape love in action as described in 1 Cor 13:4-8

     Lastly, we are to walk humbly with your God?".  To be humble is to recognize that our own abilities fell short; it was God who brought us to where we are. Therefore, we shouldn’t be arrogant and rely on ourselves, but rather we should be humble and rely on God.  Living in close relationship with Him.  Recognizing His greatness and our own human limitations.  Seeking to follow His will rather than our own pride or desires.  Serving others through acts of justice, mercy, and love.

     There is a real opportunity to make a different and be an example in our community.  People are looking for the real things.  This simple instruction can help make you that kind of person.  I have had the privilege of knowing some wonderful people.  One such man was a member of my church who name was Tyson Spence.  He was the best example I can think of who showed these qualities.  He has gone to glory but those who knew Him would testify that He was all the things I wrote about in this article.  I am sure you can think of one.  My advice is to be one yourself.