July 13

Micah 1-7
“And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  Life in the Lord is not difficult, as some believe.  To live as He would have us live, only brings good to our lives.  Acting justly protects our environment and makes life a pleasant experience.  Loving mercy relieves us of the burden of judgment, thus causing many to enjoy our company and surrounding us with friends.  The only hermits are those who are miserable.  We were created to be social creatures, and that is refreshing to our souls.  Walking humbly with our Lord brings peace and hope into our lives.  His requirements are for our benefit.  I have often said that being a Christian is a win, win situation.  If, when I die, I discover that there is no God, I still win, because my life has been so much fuller than if I would not have had faith in God.  Conversely, if I discover the object of my faith when I die, I will win even bigger, because I will spend eternity with my Lord, enjoying the fullness of His glory and blessings!  However, if I choose to reject the God of all creation I stand to lose much in that final day.  If you are not already a believer, let me encourage you to get to know the Lord and become one of His followers.  It can do nothing but improve your life here and now, and throughout eternity!