He has told you, O
man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to
love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8, NASB)
Sounds really simple, doesn't it? Then why do we make it so
complicated? Offering sacrifices is sometimes easier; justice, kindness, and
humility are internal attitudes that are manifested externally through our
actions.
Do justice, love kindness (some translate this as mercy),
and walk with a humble spirit before God. What can we add to these three to
make us better and more acceptable to God? The preceding verses indicate that
there is nothing more important. If we are walking in such a way as to please
God (justice, kindness/mercy, and humility) we are focused on how our lives
impact humanity.
One of the first markers of good leadership is an attitude
of service. The leader is always looking for ways to serve others. This
principle comes from the life of Christ who came to serve and save humanity;
not to condemn or point out our weaknesses – we do that part well enough for
each other.
In this season of thankfulness I am mindful of God’s
tenacious love and care for my life. Justice, kindness, and humbleness are all
that He asks of me, yet He deserves so much more.
May you experience the fullness of Christ so that you can impact
the lives of your students.
