What Does The Lord Require?

I recently read an article with this same title in the Dispatch From Jerusalem magazine. This article deeply touched me and I will share it with you but first let's look at the full verse from God's Word. "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?" Micah 6:8.

The story. . .Irena Sendler was a young Polish nurse who worked in Nazi occupied Warsaw and risked her life to save 2,500 Jewish children from being deported to the concentration camps. In October 1940, almost 500,000 Jewish residents of Warsaw were imprisoned inside the walls of the Warsaw ghetto. Her position with the Warsaw social services allowed her access into the ghetto to give medical care to the people. She convinced Jewish parents that their children were in grave danger, and their only hope would be for her to secretly take their children out of harm's way.

Many parents allowed Irena to carry their sedated children out of the ghetto, concealed in sacks, supply boxes, trash bins, and even coffins. The tiniest ones were hidden in toolboxes. Outside the ghetto, she provided the children with false documents and hiding places.

Irena is an extraordinary example for all of us especially for those who love and support the Jewish people. Last year there was a 30% rise in Anti-Semitism world wide. As I read this story, I wondered if I am willing to act justly and show mercy not only to the Jewish people but to all mankind? I believe this is an appropriate question for all of us.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care This Day And Each Day,

Frank