I set the prayer book aside last week and have been studying Micah 6:8. It's a verse I've known for a while, but I've been meditating on it this week.
He has shown you, O man, 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.
This is the key verse for
our new church here in Gilbert. Everything they do centers around this verse, and it's been the subject of all the sermons we've heard so far.
As I've sat in church and thought about how to pass on what I'm learning to the girls, I decided to delve a little deeper, starting with
looking up the original Hebrew words and seeing what they mean and where they led. I've been asking questions and making pages and pages of notes.
In fact, I think it would make a great 12-week Bible study to do together.
The other morning, I read a sermon by Charles Spurgeon on Micah 6:8 and this stood out to me, so I thought I'd share it with you.
True humility is thinking rightly of thyself, not meanly. When you have found out what you really are, you will be humble, for you are nothing to boast of. To be humble will make you safe. To be humble will make you happy. To be humble will make music in your heart when you go to bed. To be humble here will make you wake up in the likeness of your Master by-and-by.
Here's the link for the whole sermon--it's worth a read. And just as soon as I can get my computer talking to my printer, I'm going to print the whole thing out so I can underline to my heart's content! ***
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My post is up at:
http://truthngraceministries.blogspot.com
Have a great day!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | July 20, 2009 at 05:33 AM
I like that verse... I need to think about it further. Happy Monday ;)
Posted by: angela | July 20, 2009 at 07:01 AM
I'm going to check out your link--sounds interesting! Have fun with Marla and co.! Hi to her from me!
Posted by: Holly B. | July 20, 2009 at 08:07 AM
That link does sound good- hopefully I'll get a nap time soon to check it out! Mine's up... happy monday!
http://2sweetthings.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Mandy | July 20, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I love blueletterbible! I'm not a big KJV fan, but I love being able to look up the word in Hebrew or Greek and then track it through the Bible that way instead of through the English translation.
Posted by: Barefootmeg | July 20, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I love that verse. When we were cleaning out my Mom's storage unit I found all six volumes (hardback) of the Matthew Henry Commentary. I told my sister she could have pretty much everything else, but I wanted those. She probably thought I had lost my mind!
Posted by: Kim Feth | July 20, 2009 at 05:30 PM
There is a great fiction book by Lisa Samson that is called "Quaker Summer" that is based on that verse.
Posted by: Kim Lessig | July 21, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Loved this post! Micah 6:8 has long been a favorite and we just finished up student camp where we taught on the Beatitudes, and I always get sidetracked on "Blessed are the meek." As one who struggles with pride issues, I'm inspired by teachings on meekness and humility! Hope all is well with you and yours!
Posted by: Leslie | July 22, 2009 at 06:04 AM
Hey girl,
Have been meaning to mention to you that this is my "life" verse...the one that God has used over and over and over and over to minister to me. It's even engraved on the inside of my wedding band. Love it! Speaks straight to my ego-centric self and sets me straight every time! Rock on girl...good choice! Hugs to you!
Love ya!
Posted by: Heidi | July 28, 2009 at 06:39 PM