August 26, 2020 - WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF YOU?

Day 239 - (Today’s Bible readings: Esther 3; Psalm 55; Colossians 4:7-18)

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF YOU?

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”  (Micah 6:8)

What does God expect of those He has redeemed in the blood of His Son? As we look at Micah’s answer, we must remember that we are to read individual verses, chapters, and even books of the Bible in the context of the entire Bible. The clear message of Scripture is that we are saved by faith and not by our works, our sacrifice, nor our gifts to God.

Micah’s answer was for those who repent and believe the promise that God will send the Messiah, and they will be redeemed from sin, death and the devil. In fact, Micah is the one who pinpoints where the Messiah was to  be born:

“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days."  (Micah 5:2 ESV)

God expects those He has redeemed to act like it. We are to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. In other words, He wants us to treat others fairly, to be merciful, and to remember all that God has done for us. The key word is humility. 

Heavenly Father, I humbly thank Your for sending Jesus to Bethlehem and then to the cross for me. Help me to live my life for you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

LINK to St. Paul’s 9 am online Sunday Worship Service:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88676558248

IN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am 

both with Holy Communion

IN CHURCH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 pm with Holy Communion

Youtube link to all previously recorded services:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNFbkeFTQAhiGc7bafdvlPkfwnuiDfTQ9

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:

https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings

Then scroll down to 2020 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!