Micah 5:4
When I think of Micah, it reminds me of how much God loves us. Although the people were in exile because of things they were doing wrong, God made a way to redeem them by setting them on their own land so they could be free to serve him and no other god. Micah’s mission was to instruct them to get rid of the pagan worship and to worship the one and only true God.
We put things before God and sometimes don’t notice it (i.e. social media) that’s a big thing that will take you down the rabbit hole and before you know anything, several hours have passed you by and you would not have accomplished anything.
God desires to have a relationship with us. God told Micah to warn the Israelites to let go of the Asherah poles, (social media) and all other idols they may be holding onto. He gave simple instructions on what it would take to follow him and do what is good:
Do justice, be fair to everyone, not just to those we love.
Love mercy, have passion and forgiveness to those you have the power to punish.
Walk humbly with God, seek God daily and he will speak to you, he will give you instructions on what to say and do in every situation.
The same rules of instruction stand for us today. He redeemed us with the blood of his son, Jesus. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son and whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life”. (John 3:16) It is up to us to make the decision to believe.
Most gracious and loving god, we come to you today asking that as we seek to do your will daily that you will draw near to us and help us to be all that you want us to be. We want to be pleasing to you in all that we do and say. Thank you for your love, grace and mercy you show us even when we do not deserve it. We want to live a life that is pleasing to you so we ask for your help. Thank you that you hear our prayers when we call to you. In Jesus name, Amen
Areatha Dorsey is Center Counselor at LCFS’ West Philadelphia Senior Community Center.
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