What Do You Expect?

It wasn't good enough after giving your best efforts in the workplace, home life, and relationships; someone wanted more. Have you ever wanted to ask, “What do you want from me?” People can be persnickety and sometimes unfair in what they expect from others. But not so with holy and righteous God, and the prophet, inspired by the Holy Spirit, records what He expects from humanity: “The Lord hath told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8 NLT).

So, what’s the “good” thing to do? God’s requirements for right-living have not changed since He told the Hebrews wandering in the wilderness what He wanted: Fear the Lord God, walk in all My ways, love and serve Me with all your heart and soul; keep My commandments and statutes for your good (Deut 10:12–13). Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind (fear Him, live according to His Word, and serve Him with all your being); the second is to love others (treat them how you want them to treat you). But do not neglect yourself; keep yourself in right standing with God, who knows your thoughts and your heart.

God first, others second; that’s what God expects. How can we fulfill God’s expectations? By walking humbly with our God. But you cannot walk with God unless you know and belong to Him. Humility begins by confessing you are a sinner in need of a Savior, repenting of your sins, and surrendering to the lordship of Christ. His transforming love in our hearts helps us do what’s right, be merciful, and humbly walk with our God daily.