A humble heart is always thinking of others before themselves. I know a friend who has significant accomplishments in God’s Kingdom, yet he would be the last person to tell you about them. The Apostle Paul tells us the importance of being humble. Philippians 2:3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking …
The mercy of God is kindness that we don’t deserve. Have you ever needed mercy? In the Bible, God’s mercy means His pity, compassion, and kindness toward people. His mercy shows up in the believer’s life at salvation, and God continues to show mercy in forgiveness.[1] His love for us is at the heart of …
God chose you to be born into this world and to draw you to faith. You are chosen! You were not an accident but part of God’s fantastic plan. There was a time in eternity when the Lord determined who you would be, when you would be born, and to whom. Psalm 139:16You (Lord) saw …
Praising the Lord has a powerful effect on the spiritual atmosphere around us. It is like turning on a light in the darkness. When I praise the Lord, I look up to him and remember what He has done and is doing in my life. There is no more significant praise we can give to …
Obedience requires humility. We won’t obey God’s directives unless we acknowledge that He knows more and is more significant than we are. If we don’t think God has our best interest at heart, we will do what we desire instead of what God commands. Jesus is our Example of Humility Micah prophesied that the Messiah …
Can daily living be worship? So often, modern Christians categorize worship as happening in a church building on Sunday morning. Each Christian tradition has what they call an order of worship. It may include a particular song style, Scripture reading, a teaching time, and prayers. While this gathering together to worship is essential, it is …
The people of Micah’s day worried about ritual sacrifice but forgot about the sacrifice of right living. Micah’s conversation with the people leads them to ask questions about worship. Basically, they ask what can we do to make up for the wrong things we have done? Then they list many animal sacrifices. Micah’s audience learns …
Micah gives us insight into social justice and the hope of Jesus. Social injustice was the great sin that marked the society of his day. Micah 3: 9 Listen to me, you leaders of Israel! You hate justice and twist all that is right.[1] Micah knew there was the hope of a Savior to come who …
I believe your view of God influences worship. Why? If you think God is a mean, greedy being to be appeased, you will worship only to placate Him. You will not want to spend time or do more than is required. But, if you think God loves you, has a plan for your life, and …
God saved the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt and gave them rules to follow. But you can’t bribe God. The sacrificial system was only a stopgap until Jesus shed His blood on the cross. Hebrews 10:1The old system under the law of Moses was only a shadow, a dim preview of the good things …