JUNE 16 2026, TUESDAY
Entry: 7:30am, Fairview QC
VERSE OF THE DAY:
MICAH 6:8
No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
“What is God’s will for my life?”
“What is my purpose and calling?”
“What can I do to please God?”
In the New Testament, Jesus provides the answer to those questions by telling His followers to love God and love people. In the Old Testament, the prophet Micah—empowered by the Holy Spirit—summarized God’s will for Israel by saying:
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Micah 6:8 ESV
These words were penned during a time when God’s people were trying to please Him with sacrifices, offerings, and going through religious motions—while living lives of deception, violence, and pride. But as the prophet Hosea writes, “I [God] desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6 NIV)
God is after our heart motives, not our outward religious activity or begrudging obedience.
Let’s break down what God desires of us:
DO JUSTICE. Doing justice requires faith and actions working together: helping the hurting, defending the weak, dealing fairly with the people we encounter, and speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. In other words, to do justice, we must love others as we love ourselves.
LOVE KINDNESS. The mercy of God is an extreme kindness. And because we’ve been shown undeserved kindness by Him, we can show undeserved kindness to others. God desires these things more than endless “I’m sorry” speeches. God is kind to the grateful and the wicked (Luke 6:35), so we should be too.
WALK HUMBLY. Be teachable. Be moldable. Remember: You’re not God. You have limitations. You need a Creator and Savior. You’re only here because God spoke you into existence. So confidently embrace who you are, and who you are not, because it’s when we live fully surrendered to God that He does incredible things through us.
Seeking justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly—that is what God wants from us. So in a world that’s saturated with injustice, hatred, and arrogance, let’s be people marked by these three things.
BE ENCOURAGED
We don't have to wonder what God wants. He's already shown us and told us: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him.
SHARE YOUR FAITH
How can you make the world around you more just? How can you show mercy? How can you humble yourself and magnify God?
God, please show me how to love You and Your people. Align my heart with Your will, and help me to make decisions that bring You glory and honor. Help me tot see myself accurately so that I can love others fully. Show me how to show justice and mercy to those who need it- because those are actions that delight You and show that I am Your child. In Jesus' name, Amen.
EXODUS 3:5
"Do not come any closer," the Lord warned. "Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.
Take a moment to re-read this passage, and process what stands out to you about God's character.
When you're ready, worship God.
JOHN 15:7
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will granted!
Take a deep breath, and let that verse sink in.
What does this Scripture make you think of?
Meditate on this passage before bringing your requests to God.
God, When I look around me, I am amazed at all You have done and created. You created the leaves that blow in the wind, and the wind itself. You made the sky and the trees-and yet You took the greatest delight in creating people like me. Thank You for showing us endless grace and love. Thank You for giving us life and purpose. In Jesus' name, Amen.
