I just read the first chapter of Malachi. I don't really ever think or sometimes even like to read out of the book of Malachi or Revelation because they scare me a little and make me nervous. Mostly because the writing is along the lines of great destruction and endless woe. I know that only applies to the wicked, but still, I need to continue to try and be the best I can so that I won't have anything hanging over my head when judgement day comes.
This chapter I read all seemed to be the Lord telling everyone that even though many will try and hide from him, say that they never knew him, he will bring upon them his wrath because he knows our hearts, and knows our stories. He knows if we've ever known about the gospel and what we've chosen to do with it. He is the ultimate judge. We can't hide from him.
His name will be heard everywhere, and ever knee will bow and tongue will confess that he is the King of Kings. Some may say that sounds a little arrogant, but it's not. It's the Lord giving justice to those who have fought to defend his name their whole lives, who have tried their best to live his commandments. It's the wicked who will be running for their lives.
It was an interesting chapter. I need to read stuff like that more often to remember that Malachi is talking about the days I'm living in right now. Am I doing what I need to be doing?
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