”“My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave these to him; it called for reverence, and he revered me and stood in awe of my name. True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing wrong was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and integrity and turned many from iniquity. For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should desire instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the Lord of Armies.“
Malachi 2:5-7 CSB
What an incredible promise that God gave…life and peace, integrity and purity, wisdom and instruction, closeness with God Himself. These are what make a perfect life, and God gives them to us without cost.
This chapter goes on to describe how Gods people have been given this incredible blessing, and have thrown it all away…they have rejected God. They are following their own desires and God is actively cursing them rather than blessing them. What does it look like to reject God and throw away the blessings?
Lord, give me the wisdom to see where I am throwing away your blessing. When I have your best right within my grasp, but instead do what I want. When your presence gives me peace within my soul, even in challenging times, but I instead reach for the thing that numbs my mind…I can feel better or at least not feel, for a fleeting moment…then I am back to feeling lost and anxious. Highlight these times for me, like a flashing neon sign…help me to see it!
What an incredible promise that God gives…life and peace, integrity and purity, wisdom and instruction, closeness with God Himself. These are what make a perfect life, and God gives them to us without cost!
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