Words of Inspiration - What God expects from you

Send us Fan Mail So stop being overwhelmed by lifestyle expectations. Simplify. God's not measuring your success by your house size or bank account. He's watching whether you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. Do those three things consistently, and everything else falls into place. Your assignment gets accomplished. Disciples get made. The gospel spreads. And when your time on earth is complete, you'll hear, "Well done."

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  Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host, Elgin Kerelock. The Bible Speaks is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, rightly dividing the Word of Truth, and learning how to apply it to our daily lives. You may contact Elgin at the address given at the end of the broadcast. And now, here's Elgin.

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  Brothers and sisters, I welcome you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, to another edition of Words of Inspiration. This is our fourth episode in the book of Micah. Today's episode is titled, "What God Expect's of You." And we're cutting through the complexity to discover God's simple but profound requirements. Our text is Micah, Chapter 6, Verse 8, and reading from the New International Version,

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  it reads, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you: to act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." After chapters of condemnation, Micah finally answers the question everyone's asking, "What does God actually want from me?" So today, we're discovering how three requirements simplify everything. Let us pray.

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  Father God, in our complicated, overwhelming lives, remind us of what you actually require. Strip away our anxiety about measuring up, and show us the simple path. Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly. Help us focus on your purpose for our lives, rather than the lifestyle we're building. Make us faithful in what you've assigned until our work on earth is complete. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen. Many believers struggle between the expectations of everyday life, be it good jobs, nice home, quality education for our kids,

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  and financial security. There's nothing wrong with any of these things, but we can be overwhelmed by the effort. Life becomes exhausting when we're juggling so many demands, trying to build the life we think we're supposed to have. But what we have to remember is we're called to earth for God's purpose, not our comfort. Ephesians 2:10 says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Before you were born, God designed specific assignments for your life.

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  You're not here accidentally. Our focus should be on preparing for the eventual completion of our assignment on earth, although we may never know what that is. That's the beauty. You might never realize how that conversation changed someone's trajectory. You might not see how your faithfulness in small things positioned someone else for their calling. Your assignment might be raising children who raise children who lead a revival three generations from now. Joseph didn't know his teenage dreams would save nations. David didn't know his shepherding sheep

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  was training for leading people. They just remained faithful to what was in front of them. So until that time, until your assignment is complete and you go home, you are to focus on what Micah is sharing in verse eight. After six chapters exposing corruption and seven verses in chapter six condemning empty religion, God finally answers, "What does the Lord require of you?" Not complicated rituals, not impossible standards, not exhausting religious performance, just three things.

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  Number one, act justly, which means practice fairness in every transaction. Defend those who can't defend themselves. Establish righteousness where you have influence. This isn't about being a judge, it's about being just. In our workplace, treat people fairly. In your business, deal honestly. In your community, stand against oppression. Justice isn't a political position, it's a personal practice. Number two, love mercy, which means not just show it occasionally, love it.

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  Make compassion your character. Forgive quickly, extend grace generally. Remember, you've received mercy you didn't deserve, so give mercy to others that don't deserve it. Romans 12:8 says, "If your gift is showing mercy, do it cheerfully." Don't be the person who extends mercy while making others feel guilty for needing it. And finally, walk humbly with your God. This is where it all comes together. You can act justly and love mercy, but if you do it pridefully, you've missed the point.

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  Humility means recognizing that everything you have, everything you've accomplished, every breath you take, it's all grace. You walk with God not as an equal, but as a dependent child grateful for His presence.

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  These three requirements honor God by serving others, which includes sharing the Word and creating disciples who do the same, thereby spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth as we were commanded. Notice how it works. When you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly, you become attractive to people searching for authenticity. Your life preaches before your mouth opens. Then you share the Word, not just quoting verses, but demonstrating truth through how you live. And you create disciples, people who watch your life and want what you have.

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  Matthew 28, verses 19 through 20 commands: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you; and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." That's how the gospel spreads to the ends of the earth, not through mega ministries alone, though God does use those, but through millions of believers acting justly in their neighborhoods, loving mercy in their families, walking humbly in their workplaces,

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  sharing truth in their circles, and creating disciples who do the same. One person leads to two, two leads to four, four leads to eight. That's exponential kingdom growth. So stop being overwhelmed by lifestyle expectations. Simplify. God's not measuring your success by your house size or bank account. He's watching whether you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. Do these three things consistently, and everything else falls into place. Your assignment gets accomplished.

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  Disciples get made. The gospel spreads. And when your time on earth is complete, you'll hear, "Well done."

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  Father God, forgive us for being overwhelmed by lifestyle expectations while missing what you actually require. Help us remember we're here for your purpose, not our comfort. Make us faithful in all our assignments you've given. Use our obedience to these three requirements to create disciples who create disciples, spreading your gospel to the ends of the earth. We surrender the pressure to build impressive lives and accept the privilege of living obedient ones. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen. I thank you for spending time with me on today, and I look forward to our time together on tomorrow.

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  Until then, God bless.

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