The Lord’s Case
What would it be like to hear the voice of God? The prophet Micah heard Him one day as he spoke to the hills:
“Hear O mountains, the Lord’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundation of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people. He is lodging a charge against Israel.” (Micah 6:2).
I imagine that God spoke these words with a booming voice—one loud enough to be heard deep down in the earth’s core. However, with his next sentence, He changes to a more tender tone:
“My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me” (Micah 6:3).
And when I consider what God has done for me, I see that he has not been a burden to me. I have been set free from the slavery of sin. He has given me hope and a future.
My words are just like Micah’s –
“With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God?” (Micah 6:6)
It’s a great question. In light of what God has done for you, what can you bring? By your worship can you earn something? And how much would you bring? How many offerings would it take? Do you think a 1,000 would be enough or 10,000?
The Lord has made his case – What does he require?
“To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8)
Father God,
May we worship you freely and live acceptable lives full of mercy and justice.
Through Christ we pray – Amen
