Malachi 3-4, Revelation 7 Proverbs 26:13-22
Malachi 3:1 (ESV)
“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the
Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the
covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts.”
In Malachi 3:1, the Lord tells the prophet Malachi that He
will send two messengers. Biblical scholars identify John the Baptist as the
first messenger, the one who prepared the hearts of the people for the coming
of Jesus Christ. Christ is the second messenger—the One who comes to the temple
and establishes the new covenant, inviting humanity into a personal
relationship with God the Father.
These verses from Malachi give believers confidence to trust
in the Lord’s plans and the reliability of His promises. They remind us that
Father-God has authority and power over all creation and that His purposes
unfold exactly as He intends. I love these prophecies concerning the lives of
John the Baptist and Jesus Christ because they assure me that the Lord has a
plan for all His children. They remind me that I can trust God the Father with
my own life as well. At times, I may feel insignificant or wonder whether my
life truly matters in God’s plan for the world—but Father-God does not see me
that way. The Lord loves me, created me uniquely, and has given me a role to
play in His purposes for the world.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan for your life—this
could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him through the
following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with
Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet
you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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