Day 5 - Micah 6:8

It has probably been proven in some medical, university, or psychological study that men in general need very direct instruction (using small words) when learning something new. I believe that God, who created men and knows exactly how we think (or many times don't think), used that information in authoring the Bible. Amid the beautiful stories, detailed instruction, and lofty spiritual descriptors there appears, every so often, a very short, pithy, powerful statement that any man can fully appreciate and understand. This scripture is one of those statements. In the previous verses of this passage the author, obviously a man, is trying to figure out what God wants and how we are supposed to please Him. He starts small and ends up asking if he needs to sacrifice his son to please God. But the answer comes simply and powerfully. First we are reminded that He has told us what is good, and what He wants. Three simple statements; do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly before God. Very understandable statements, but eternally powerful. They show God's character, what is most important to Him. Justice, kindness, and humility. I am praying that God helps me keep that in mind over the next days, weeks, and months, and that I please Him by doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly before Him.