Follow the Gospel to a Fuller Life

"The Gospel is not good advice to be obeyed, it is good news to be believed."  - Harry Ironside

One of the most noteworthy passages found in the Bible is this: "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)

What makes it even more extraordinary is that, on more than one occasion, the Lord refers to it, or something similar, in the Old Testament, and mulls over this point as if the entire Gospel was built upon it; and rightly so (Matthew 9:13).

This passage is also deserving of attention particularly because it describes in a nutshell what true religion is all about: "Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously--take God seriously," as paraphrased in The Message. 

But, if we slowly peel away the top layer of this verse, we find another pleasant surprise waiting for us. We find that God is asking us to do is nothing out of the ordinary, or of great sacrifice. In fact, it's nothing difficult or demanding at all.

It may surprise you to know that the essence of the message has been lying right there at your feet, all this time. It doesn't demand that we perform superhuman feats or stretch our limits. All we have to do is bend down and move the stumbling preventing us from following God's command.

We must all do what we can to improve our own hearts and minds on a daily basis. And one of the best ways to do this is through our being humble and loving God. Each of us the ability to be a much better person tomorrow than we are today.

Choosing to do this, or not, will either further our salvation, or jeopardize it. None of us is standing still. We are all constantly moving forward, one step at a time toward eternity. Live your life with that always in mind.

Scripture: John 14:6; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-2; John 8:24; John 5:39-40

Prayer: Dear Lord, I knew my life would never be the same again when I heard Your word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and affirmed my faith in You, I can't imagine it any other way, amen.

May God always bless you!

Kerri