SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 4
THE DAY OF THE LORD (vs. 1-6)
- It will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble and they will be set on fire. (v. 1)
- Those who revere in God’s name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. (v. 2a)
- They will go out and leap like claves released from the stall. (v. 2b)
- They will trample down the wicked into ashes under the soles of their feet. (v. 3)
- God will send prophet Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. (v. 5)
THOUGHTS:
Malachi concluded with practical guidelines for us to follow about our commitment to God.
- We must honor God and give him the best.
- We must change our wrong ways of living.
- We should adhere to commitment in marriage.
- We should accept God’s refining process in our lives.
- We should give tithe and offerings to God.
- We must serve God faithfully.
To those who are committed to God, judgment day will be a day of joy because it will usher in eternity in God’s presence. However, commitment to God demands great sacrifices on our part but it will be worth it all at the end.