What does "I will walk humbly" teach about our response to God's actions? Setting the Scene Micah delivers God’s courtroom address to Israel, exposing their empty rituals and reminding them of His saving acts—from the Exodus to the conquest of Canaan. Against that backdrop of divine rescue and provision, God speaks the well-known words: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8) Looking at the Text • “Walk” — an everyday, continual lifestyle, not a momentary gesture • “Humbly” — lowly, dependent, aware of rightful place under God’s authority • “With your God” — personal, relational nearness; not aloof obedience but companioned fellowship What “Walk Humbly” Says About Responding to God’s Actions 1. Recognition of His initiative • Every redemptive act listed in Micah 6 springs from God’s grace. Walking humbly confesses, “He moved first; I answer.” (cf. 1 John 4:19) 2. Submission to His authority • Humility bows to the One who parted seas and toppled walls. It refuses to negotiate terms of obedience. (cf. Deuteronomy 10:12–13) 3. Gratitude for His mercy • God’s saving history fuels thankful steps, not entitled strides. Gratitude keeps pride at bay. (cf. Psalm 103:2) 4. Dependence on His guidance • A humble walker looks for daily direction, trusting the God who has already proven trustworthy. (cf. Proverbs 3:5–6) 5. Alignment with His character • Justice and covenant love overflow from a humble heart because they mirror God’s own actions toward us. (cf. Ephesians 5:1–2) How God’s Actions Shape Our Daily Walk • Creation: He made us; humility acknowledges creatureliness. • Covenant: He chose us; humility marvels at undeserved election. • Cross: He redeemed us; humility relinquishes self-righteousness. • Resurrection: He empowers us; humility relies on resurrection power, not personal strength. • Future Glory: He will perfect us; humility anticipates, rather than presumes upon, that completion. Other Scriptures That Echo the Call • Isaiah 57:15 — “I dwell… with the contrite and humble in spirit.” • James 4:6 — “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” • 1 Peter 5:5-6 — “Clothe yourselves with humility… that He may exalt you in due time.” • Philippians 2:5-8 — Christ’s own self-emptying becomes the model and motive for our walk. Living It Out Today • Speak of God’s past faithfulness before acting, so decisions flow from remembrance. • Choose service over spotlight, mirroring the Servant - King’s path. • Replace self-promotion with praise of God’s deeds. • Seek justice and mercy in relationships, allowing humility to govern power dynamics. • Remain teachable, submitting opinions to Scripture’s authority each day. Key Takeaways • “I will walk humbly” is a continuous pledge rooted in God’s prior works. • Humility is not mere modesty; it is the rightful, grateful, obedient stance toward a God who has acted mightily for His people. • The more clearly we recount His deeds, the more naturally humble steps follow. |
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