Today's Reading: Ezekiel 33
Did you know that God isn't some mean and vengeful
being who loves to punish people? No way, not at all! In today's key verse, the
Lord says that He is actually filled with deep sorrow when we choose sin and
separate ourselves from Him.
He's like a loving parent who wants nothing more than
for his children to come back home! You see, the Lord doesn't take pleasure in
punishment; instead, His heart breaks over the consequences of our choices and
the loss of our relationship with Him.
He's not looking to punish us, but rather to bring us
back into His loving arms. And guess
what? God's desire is for everyone to be saved, no matter how far we've strayed
or what mistakes we've made! The Bible
is full of examples of God's patience and forgiveness - He's always ready to
welcome us back with open arms when we repent. In 2 Peter 3:9, it says that God
"is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to
repentance."
So what does this mean for us? It's a call to action!
First, if we've strayed from God, we must make the choice to turn back to Him
and live! As today's verse asks, "why would you choose to die?" when
He is the very source of life! We are invited to approach our loving Heavenly
Father with boldness and confidence to receive His compassion and
forgiveness.
We're also called to extend grace and mercy to others,
just like our loving Father in heaven extends to us. Let's follow Jesus'
example of reaching out to those who are lost and offering them hope and
forgiveness. Together, let's demonstrate God's incredible love to the world
around us! As followers of Christ, we are challenged to embody this same
attitude of compassion and mercy towards those who have yet to know God's
redeeming love.
May the love of God, ever so compassionate and full of
grace, embrace your heart and fill you with His gentle embrace. And may others
come to know the depth of His mercy and forgiveness as you share His love with
those around you.
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