God's Justice and Mercy

Reading: Micah 6:6-8, Romans 3:21-26

What does the Lord require of you? This ancient question echoes through the ages, piercing through our religious busyness and elaborate attempts to earn God's favor. The Israelites wondered if they needed to bring thousands of rams or rivers of oil. We wonder if we need to do more, be more, achieve more. But God's answer is beautifully simple and profoundly transformative: act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.

This isn't about checking boxes or performing religious duties. It's about becoming people whose hearts beat in rhythm with God's own heart. When we pursue justice, we reflect God's character in a broken world. When we love mercy, we extend the same grace we've received. When we walk humbly, we acknowledge that our righteousness is a gift, not an achievement. This is the life Jesus embodied and invites us into—a life where love for God naturally flows into love for others.

Reflection Question: In what specific way is God calling you to reflect His justice and mercy today?

Action Step: Look up the definition of mercy. Write it out somewhere visible.

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. This is one of the most gracious verses in the Bible. God does not hide His will from us; He shows it clearly." — J.I. Packer