“Because they did not fear Me “. Do I get that way ? Do I get caught up with my life and responsibilities that I forget God? I’m ashamed to admit it but I do. When I realize that I’ve been that way I’m so thankful for the verse :6 “for I am the LORD , I do not change; therefore you are not consumed,O sons of Jacob.”. :7…return to Me , and I will return to you “ . I’m so thankful that G ok d has given us a way to be forgiven. And I look forward to the day when verse:17 comes to pass.
Verse 16 says that God hears our conversations we have with one another. and that it is written down before him.
I think about this as it applies to our conversations on the Sabbath. Do we talk about God’s ways and laws? Or Are Our words only about our physical lives, pursuits and pleasures?
Wow, again. When I take the time to read and reflect on only a chapter a day, so much spiritual meat is revealed to me.
If I am obedient and endure, I will be called one of God’s jewels. Blessings will be poured out – looking upward and forward, beyond the physical blessings we desire in this life, I am trying to focus on the spiritual blessings that will be poured out in this life and the next…
“And try Me now in this,” Says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.”
Verses 2-3 jumped out at me today. I always read that as ominous and threatening: “Who can endure the day of His coming?” But I think there’s also an element I’ve been overlooking. God is coming to refine, purify, and purge. He’s coming to make things CLEAN and RIGHT. Even the purpose of the fire is ultimately encouraging.
I see the end of verse 5 reflected in James—harsh words against those who refuse to offer help to those in need, and how tightly taking care of the helpless is tied to pure religion/the fear of God.
Malachi 3:14-15 hit me. There were times when the thought of this came out of the blue, which was very wrong of me to think that way because there is no such a thing called “useless” when we serve God. I don’t have the right to say, “which profit will I get this time?”. Truly, the Book of Malachi has given me many important reminders to reflect on before the Spring Festivals.
Thank you, Mr. Lallier for creating this page. I always look forward to these discussions for my personal quiet time.
“Because they did not fear Me “. Do I get that way ? Do I get caught up with my life and responsibilities that I forget God? I’m ashamed to admit it but I do. When I realize that I’ve been that way I’m so thankful for the verse :6 “for I am the LORD , I do not change; therefore you are not consumed,O sons of Jacob.”. :7…return to Me , and I will return to you “ . I’m so thankful that G ok d has given us a way to be forgiven. And I look forward to the day when verse:17 comes to pass.
6-7 and 17 are beautiful promises, for sure!
Verse 16 says that God hears our conversations we have with one another. and that it is written down before him.
I think about this as it applies to our conversations on the Sabbath. Do we talk about God’s ways and laws? Or Are Our words only about our physical lives, pursuits and pleasures?
Wow, again. When I take the time to read and reflect on only a chapter a day, so much spiritual meat is revealed to me.
If I am obedient and endure, I will be called one of God’s jewels. Blessings will be poured out – looking upward and forward, beyond the physical blessings we desire in this life, I am trying to focus on the spiritual blessings that will be poured out in this life and the next…
“And try Me now in this,” Says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.”
Verses 2-3 jumped out at me today. I always read that as ominous and threatening: “Who can endure the day of His coming?” But I think there’s also an element I’ve been overlooking. God is coming to refine, purify, and purge. He’s coming to make things CLEAN and RIGHT. Even the purpose of the fire is ultimately encouraging.
I see the end of verse 5 reflected in James—harsh words against those who refuse to offer help to those in need, and how tightly taking care of the helpless is tied to pure religion/the fear of God.
Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Corrective? Doctrinal and hope-filled? YES!
Malachi 3:14-15 hit me. There were times when the thought of this came out of the blue, which was very wrong of me to think that way because there is no such a thing called “useless” when we serve God. I don’t have the right to say, “which profit will I get this time?”. Truly, the Book of Malachi has given me many important reminders to reflect on before the Spring Festivals.
Thank you, Mr. Lallier for creating this page. I always look forward to these discussions for my personal quiet time.