Walk humbly - 11 February 2010 |
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We’re starting a new book in our Old Testament readings on Sunday: the book of Micah. Here is a very sketchy outline of the sort of things Micah has to say.
The people of Israel, particularly the rulers and prophets, have abandoned the LORD and worshipped idols (chs 1-3). But something amazing is going to happen: all the nations will one day join with God’s people to worship him (ch 4).
But how will this be possible? The Lord will raise up a ruler to shepherd (lead) and rule his people. This shepherd-king will come from the tribe of Judah, and will be born in Bethlehem (ch 5).
In that day, the LORD will judge the wicked, and deliver all those who humble themselves before him (chs 6-7).
Micah 6:8 explains what the LORD requires us to do: “What does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Posted by Steve Jeffery · Topics: Exhortations before confession, Minister's Blog