Consecration 2026: Day 6

DEVOTIONAL — What the Lord Requires

Scripture Focus: Micah 6:8 (NKJV)
“He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?”

Expository Explanation
Micah 6 is written as a courtroom scene where God brings a case against His people—not for ignorance, but for inconsistency. Israel was active in religious rituals yet negligent in righteous living. In verse 8, God cuts through ceremony and complexity to state plainly what He desires.

Notice the order and simplicity:

• “He has shown you” — God’s will is not hidden or mysterious.
• “What does the LORD require?” — This is not a suggestion, but a divine expectation.

God’s requirement is relational and practical, not ritualistic:

1. Do justly — Live rightly in actions and decisions, especially toward others.
2. Love mercy — Delight in compassion, forgiveness, and grace, not just practice it reluctantly.
3. Walk humbly with your God — Live daily in a dependent relationship with God, recognizing His authority and your need.

This verse reminds us that God is not impressed by outward religion that lacks inward transformation.

Reference Scriptures

• Matthew 23:23 — Justice, mercy, and faithfulness matter most
• James 1:27 — Pure religion expressed in compassion and holiness
• Proverbs 21:3 — Righteous living over ritual sacrifice
• Luke 18:9–14 — Humility before God

Devotional Thought
God is not asking for perfection—He is asking for alignment.

Justice governs how we treat people.
Mercy shapes how we respond to failure—ours and others’.
Humility defines how we walk with God daily.

A life that pleases God is not loud—it is faithful, compassionate, and surrendered.

Reflection Questions

1. Where is God calling me to act more justly in my daily life?
2. Do I love mercy, or do I merely tolerate it?
3. What does walking humbly with God look like in my current season?

Application Point
Live your faith where it’s visible.
Today, intentionally:

• Choose fairness over convenience
• Show mercy instead of holding a grudge
• Acknowledge God’s guidance before making decisions

Let your walk match your worship.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for making Your will clear.
Teach me to live justly in my actions, to love mercy in my heart,
and to walk humbly with You each day.
Strip away empty religion and shape in me a life that reflects Your character.
Help my faith to be seen not just in words, but in how I live.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Challenge
Identify one opportunity today to practice justice, mercy, or humility—and act on it intentionally. Don’t wait for a perfect moment. Faithfulness begins with small, obedient steps.