Micah 6:1 - 8
God tells us that he wants us to act justly, not to talk about justice and equity and fairness, but to work toward towards it. We are to love mercy, to respect other people and seek to honour, value and serve them without thought of manipulation or exploitation. Finally, we are to walk humbly with God, submitting ourselves to his leading in our lives as he causes us to work for the future that he has envisioned for us.
How is it that you are do this in your life? What is it that you do that brings God's justice, mercy and love to the weak and the vulnerable? As you think about our church, where do you see this happening? As you think about our church, what are the opportunities that exist for us to do more?
Finally, we remember that it is not through our efforts or striving that we bring God's justice to this world. Rather, relying on the grace of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, we reflect the Kingdom of God that is within us. What does that mean for you?
The standout line for me in David's message last week was the phrase "It's Jesus who saves, not us". My experience is that sometimes one can get overwhelmed with what's going on in the world, and so miss the real truth that God is actively working to expand his kingdom. Jesus encourages us to "Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you". I'd like to suggest 2 things- 1. "Seeking the Kingdom" is about trusting God, not just for food and clothing but even for the things that seem beyond us eg, global pverty, global warming etc. 2. Things like justice and mercy are hallmarks of people who put God's Kingdom first (like the fruit of the Spirit). Paul L.
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