“O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me” (Micah 6:3).
TEXT — Micah 6:1-5
Message
When people become dissatisfied and feel cheated or oppressed, it tells on their behaviour and actions. Rebellion, protests and civic disobedience are clear indications that people feel cheated and wish to register their displeasure through such actions. We find this in the home, in organisations (between employees and employers) and the society at large (between the governed and their leaders).
God was surprised at the reaction of the people of Israel towards Him despite all the good He had done for them all through their history. In today’s text, He asks them to point out where He has failed them and how He has wronged them. He wanted to know what He has done to warrant their unfaithful conduct and resistance of Him and His ways, which are really for their good. He goes on to give a catalogue of all the good He has done for them throughout their history.
The same query comes to every unfaithful Christian today. What has God done to warrant your shallow commitment, flagrant disregard and wanton disobedience to Him? What can you point to that He has maliciously done against you? All His actions and answered prayers are His acts of mercy and goodness. If you can thoughtfully and sincerely recall and reflect on all of His goodness in your life, you will see that you have been very unfair in your actions towards God in not truly reciprocating His goodness and kindness.
You need to have a change of mind. To appreciate God truly is to love Him dearly in return, submit to His will without questioning and obey Him in all things and at all times.
Thought for the day
The proof of your submisssion to God is your obedience to His word.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
4 comments
Psalm 23 say the Lord is your strength i shall not want it make to lay down in sea passion .
Calvary greetings to everyone. I would like to thank God for this systematic explanation of each Bible passages. But, I want to suggest if a very short and precise prayer points that will lead readers 🙏 can be added at least one . I believe this will complete the study everyday as one reads . Thank you and God bless.
Psalm 23 say the Lord is your strength i shall not want it make to lay down in sea passion .
God bless you
Lord help me to submit to your word atoll times in obedience even when I feel down, confused and out. AMEN.
Calvary greetings to everyone. I would like to thank God for this systematic explanation of each Bible passages. But, I want to suggest if a very short and precise prayer points that will lead readers 🙏 can be added at least one . I believe this will complete the study everyday as one reads . Thank you and God bless.