I wish the prophet Malachi would re-appear and go on a nation-wide speaking tour.
I know I could hear what he has to say.
His message is quite clear, and in my opinion, quite applicable to modern day America.
Malachi questions the motives of peoples hearts as to where their allegiances really rest. Instead of giving God our first fruits and best, we convenienty give him our leftovers, when it's convenient. This struck me hard when reading Malachi.
When we give food to a homeless man, do we pick out the leftovers from the fridge and give them away? Or should we give him the prime ribeye steak? We donate our used clothes that no longer fit us or are in fashion to Goodwill. Do we go out and buy a new sweater from the Gap and give it to someone who does not have a coat in the cold winter? When we see a sick friend, do we embrace them, hug them or encourage them? Or is it, love ya pal, but I (I,I,I) DON'T WANT to get sick, keep your distance.
I think I'm making my point. I know I'm pretty bad at giving my first and best to the Lord.
As Malachi reminds, our God is a God of justice, mercy, and love...GREAT LOVE.
It's quite selfish of me not to respond with my very best to that GREAT LOVE.
Malachi, you're the man, and your message is needed and relevant today.
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