Day 90: Mercy, Justice, and Humble Obedience

Today’s Reading: Jonah 1–4 & Micah 1–7

Date: Sunday, 28th September 2025

To the Faithful Readers

Today’s reading highlights God’s patience, mercy, and call to righteous living. Jonah’s story reminds us that God pursues even the reluctant and rebellious, offering mercy to those who turn from sin. Micah emphasizes justice, mercy, and humility as the true expressions of faith. Together, these readings teach that obedience, repentance, and a humble heart align us with God’s purposes.

Reading Instructions

Read Jonah 1–4 attentively, noticing God’s persistence in calling Jonah and His mercy toward Nineveh. Then read Micah 1–7, reflecting on God’s demand for justice, love, and humility. Observe how God balances warning and compassion, calling His people to righteous living.

Guided Devotional

1. Who is God?

• The Merciful Savior – He offers forgiveness and restoration even to those who have rebelled (Jonah 3:10).

• The Righteous Judge – He calls for justice, punishes sin, yet delights in repentance (Micah 6:8).

• The Patient Teacher – He continues to guide, warn, and instruct His people toward obedience.

2. What Are the Ways of God?

• God pursues those who are lost or disobedient.

• God values repentance and humility more than sacrifice or outward religious rituals.

• God calls His people to live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.

• God demonstrates patience and mercy toward nations and individuals alike.

3. What Is His Character?

• Compassionate – He relents from judgment when His people turn.

• Holy – He demands justice and righteousness.

• Patient – He gives opportunities for correction and growth.

• Faithful – He keeps His promises to restore and bless those who obey.

Golden Nugget

God’s mercy is greater than our failures, and true faith is expressed through justice, mercy, and humble obedience.

Prayer

Father, teach me to walk in justice, love mercy, and live humbly before You. Forgive my failures and help me respond to Your calling with a willing heart. May my life reflect Your mercy and righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Challenge

• Identify one area where you need to act justly, show mercy, or humble yourself before God.

• Reflect on Jonah 3:10 and Micah 6:8, declaring God’s principles over your life.

• Share encouragement with someone to pursue justice, mercy, and humility in their walk with God.

Next Reading:

Day 91 – Nahum 1–3 & Habakkuk 1–3

Experience God’s righteous judgment against wickedness and His call to trust Him in times of doubt and uncertainty.