We are told today that the Lord will send His messenger to prepare for His coming judgment and His coming salvation. We are told to turn from our sins and return to the Lord. When we return to God, He returns to us. The Lord is never too far. When we take a step towards Him, He comes running towards us. God’s grace is always there. God’s goodness is always there. God is always there. No matter what. He is always there.

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Good morning. Today, we’re reading Malachi 3:1-7. The passage talks about the coming messenger, preparing the way for the Lord, and the refining process for the people of God.

In this scripture passage, we see a prophecy pointing to John the Baptist, who is referred to as Elijah in Malachi 4:5, preparing the way for Jesus. The imagery of the refiner’s fire and fuller’s soap represents the process of purification and righteousness. This purification prepares the people to present offerings that are pleasing to God. Additionally, the passage warns of God’s swift judgment against those who practice sorcery, adultery, falsehood, oppression, and injustice.

Despite Israel’s repeated unfaithfulness, God’s nature remains unchanging, merciful, and ever-present. He invites them to return to Him, promising that He will return to them. This promise, “Return to me, and I will return to you,” is a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering grace and willingness to forgive and restore.

Like John the Baptist, we sometimes need prophetic voices in our lives to call us to righteousness and deeper faithfulness. Our fear of the Lord and integrity should guide all our actions, not just on Sundays but every day, influencing how we treat others and conduct our business. No matter how far we feel we’ve strayed, God is always ready to forgive and restore us. His invitation to return is ever-present, offering us the opportunity to renew our relationship with Him.

On another note, I’ll be preaching a revival next week at Adams United Methodist Church in the Macomb area. If you’re around Lincoln or Pike County, please join us from Sunday to Wednesday night.

Let’s keep our hearts open to God’s refining work in our lives and remember that His mercy is always available to us. Thanks for joining, and we’ll continue with Malachi 3:8 tomorrow. Have a great day.