by Pastor Rich Carlson 

I am increasingly convinced of this: the more important something is to God, the simpler He makes it. There are lots of challenging theological concepts that I may never fully understand, but I believe if something is crucial, either for my salvation or for daily living, He will make it plain and clear. Micah 6:8 is an example.

What does the Lord require?    

1.    Act justly.   
2.    Love mercy.   
3.    Walk humbly with Him. 

In another recent devotional, I observed that Philippians 4:8 tells us what to think about. Today I'll add Micah 6:8 as a basic text for Christians. It tells us what we should do—three simple things: act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.  

If everything you or I did in life was built around doing the right (or just) thing, and we did it with a heart of love and care, and with a humble spirit, what would happen to us and everyone around us? 

Rich Carlson is campus chaplain at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. "God is Faithful" is adapted from the email devotionals he writes regularly for the Union College family. Rich enjoys filling his life with God, his family, and especially his five grandchildren.