Those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. – Malachi 3:16
The Lord God sent His messenger, Malachi, to the people of Israel in order to declare the people’s wicked behavior and urge them to repentance so He could bless them. “Put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need” (Malachi 3:10). Imagine the open hand of God wishing to give them so much that there would be “no more need.” However, there were many who said that it was “vain to serve God” (v. 14). Their arrogance caused them to reject the blessings God was so willing to give.
There has always been a remnant. Malachi wrote that “those who feared the Lord spoke with one another” (v. 16). These believers never lost their awe for the majesty of God, submitting to His authority. They joined with like-minded people speaking kindly and lovingly to each other, encouraging one another to faith and holiness.
Humanity has not changed much over the centuries. Today, many claim there is no worth in God, but there have always been those who believe. They gather together to encourage each other to boldness in their faith. The world needs to see the love and caring, the cheerfulness of believers, to realize the goodness of God.
Join with others to give praise and honor to the Lord. Be encouraged and sustained in your faith in the Holy God. Pray for governing officials of this nation to turn from the rebelliousness of the world to let the Lord reign in their hearts instead.
Today’s Verse: Malachi 3:16
Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Malachi 3:16-18
16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name. 17 “They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. 18 Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
