We are looking forward to watching the parade this evening in the comfort of our own home. We do this every year and are content to do this.
When I got up this morning, this verse from Micah came to my mind.
"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.
As a citizen of Heaven and while on earth a citizen of Singapore I need to remember to go back to basics. This verse does that. It boils down to the fact that true religion has three fundamental attributes - justice, love and fellowship. Let us ensure we have the right relationship with God. When we truly love God, we extend that love to others. In our relationships, let us not be unjust or unkind to others, always ready to show mercy. Have the spirit of the Master in forgiving others. Be merciful, be magnanimous and learn to overlook the faults and failings of others. Ask the Lord to keep us humble for who are we but sinners saved by grace.
An organisation may start right, with right priorities, but as time goes on it gets side tracked. It begins to concentrate on secondary pursuits. How easy it is to lose our focus.
It happened to the people in Micah's day and it happens to us today.
Let us be on guard - go back to basics. Love God and love others.
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