You Already Know What to Do
Bob Yandian
I want to share a simple yet powerful truth from Micah 6:8:
"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?"
This verse stands as a timeless reminder of God's heart toward His people. It reveals that living for Him does not require elaborate rituals or impossible feats. Instead, it calls us to simple obedience, heartfelt humility, and an understanding that God has already shown us how to live.
God Has Already Shown You
The first and most significant truth of this verse is found in the phrase, "He has shown you." God has not hidden His will from us. Whether through His Word, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, or the example of His Son, He has made His desires clear.
You don’t have to search for a complicated solution to your struggles or sin. If you’ve strayed from God, the way back is simple: acknowledge your wrong, confess it, and trust in His forgiveness.
1 John 1:9 assures us:
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
This verse is a promise to every believer. Confession isn’t about reliving every sin in exhaustive detail; it’s about agreeing with God, acknowledging what He has shown you, and trusting Him to handle the rest.
Learning from David
Consider David’s response after his sin with Bathsheba. His actions—lust, adultery, and murder—were grievous. Yet, when the prophet Nathan confronted him, David’s confession was simple and direct:
"I have sinned against the Lord."
In that one statement, David’s heart turned back to God, and God forgave him. There was no elaborate ceremony or long list of sacrifices. It was a heartfelt acknowledgment of his sin and a return to God’s mercy.
Like David, you don’t need to overcompensate for your sin. You don’t need to offer rivers of oil or thousands of sacrifices. God is not looking for your works—He is looking for your heart.
What God Requires
Micah 6:8 outlines three simple principles for living in fellowship with God:
Do Justly
Live with integrity and righteousness. Treat others with fairness and honor God in your actions.Love Mercy
Extend the same compassion and forgiveness to others that God has shown to you. Loving mercy is about living in the overflow of God’s grace.Walk Humbly with Your God
Depend on Him daily. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and live in constant fellowship with Him. Walking humbly means letting go of pride and self-sufficiency.
These requirements are not burdensome. They are practical, attainable, and lead to peace and joy in your walk with God.
Returning to God
If you feel distant from God, let me remind you: You already know what to do.
Repentance doesn’t require grand gestures or drastic measures. It begins in the heart. Just as a commitment to physical health starts inwardly, so does spiritual renewal. Confess your sin, trust in God’s forgiveness, and return to the simplicity of walking with Him.
The enemy often tempts us to either ignore our sin or overcompensate for it. But God’s Word is clear: repentance is not about works or effort—it is about faith. Faith saved you, and faith will restore you.
More Precious Than the Mountains
In Micah 6, God challenges the people to plead their case to the mountains. Why? Because mountains have stood for centuries. They’ve witnessed wars, storms, and history. Yet, God loves and values you far more than He does the mountains.
You are eternal. The mountains are not. If God cares for the hills and flowers, how much more does He care for you?
The Simplicity of Grace
God’s grace is simple. It doesn’t require rivers of oil, thousands of sacrifices, or endless striving. It requires a humble heart that says, “Lord, I’ve sinned.”
When you turn back to Him, He is faithful to forgive. Once you are forgiven, it’s time to move forward. Don’t wallow in guilt or beat yourself up. As Hebrews 12:1 says, "Run the race that is set before you." Get back in the race. God’s grace gives you the strength to keep going.
Final Encouragement
You don’t need a new plan or a complicated strategy to restore your walk with God. You already know what to do.
Confess your sin.
Trust in God’s forgiveness.
Return to Him with a heart committed to doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly.
He has shown you what is good. Now walk in it.
