In 1954 Dr. Seuss wrote an amazing story about an elephant named Horton. Horton hears a cry for help from a very unusual place. Leaning in with his big ears, he hears a cry rise up from a tiny speck of dust. Even though his eyes cannot see anything on top of the speck of dust, he decides to help it. It turns out the speck of dust is an entire town: Whoville. The Whos, the residents of Whoville, reside together on this speck of dust. Horton steps forward and agrees to shield them from harm.

Horton’s neighbors make fun of him, refusing to believe that anything could possibly be living on the speck. Horton’s response to his critics, rings of God’s love for all people: “After all, a person’s a person no matter how small.”

Elephants are amazing creatures! They are very strong, smart, and loyal. Horton was very strong, smart, and loyal, too. It may seem silly to think that Horton read Micah 6:8 but his actions certainly reflect a heart that lived it in word and deed.

This Sunday’s message challenges us to be people who live out Micah 6:8:

What does the LORD require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?

I look forward to celebrating our amazing God with you this Sunday. Invite a friend to join you!

Peace,

Pastor Cathy Johns