The Abundant Goodness of God

Psalm 145:4-7: "One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness."

As we look back on 2009 and forward to 2010, let us meditate on the awesome and glorious works of almighty God and lift up praise to His glorious name. Let us shout out praise for his abundant goodness and righteousness.

December 16, 2009

"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). In today's reading we find this passage that with so few words packs in so much meaning and application. "Do justice" is a repeated theme in the prophets... He describes it in the contrast with "wicked scales" and "a bag of deceitful weights"... Dishonest dealings to attain "treasures of wickedness" (Micah 6:10-11). "Love kindness" is also a repeated theme in the prophets...look out for the needs of the needy...be compassionate to those who are hurting. "Walk humbly with your God" is the yielded response to the lovingkindness and holiness and might of God Almighty. Obviously, volumes have been written in further describing each of these phrases in Micah 6:8. What a powerful verse to apply in our lives!