Just For Today Walk Humbly

 The Lord has shown you what is good.  He has told you what he requires of you.  You must act with justice.  You must love to show mercy and you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God. (Micah 6:8 NIRV) 

 Self-centered ways are childish ways.  God invites us to grow up and, as mature adults, make good choices and act responsibly.  We have allowed our wants to be our guide for too long, and that has been our downfall.  God calls us to live as Jesus did, showing compassion and mercy to others, even when it is inconvenient. 

 We may not know why it is important to do inconvenient things in order to grow into the person we were created to be, but the principle mentioned above gives us guidance: “Be humble as you live in the sight of your God.” 

We are the students.  God is the teacher.  Only God knows the proper sequence of instruction needed to free us from our character defects.  God wants us to depend on Him and each object lesson will come at just the right time.  He will show us the best way and will strengthen us to be thoroughly equipped for every good work. For our part, it requires humility and surrender to His will.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Teach me to do what is right and help me to be willing to do things Your way and in Your time.  Please give me the grace and strength to serve others with kindness even when it may be inconvenient to my own schedule.  Amen