Friday 17 March 2006

A nations tragic end

“But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.” - 2 Chronicles 36v16

Over the turbulent years of its history Israel had seen highs and lows. Judah had had a few good kings and seen some revivals, but the people had always returned to their own ways. For almost 500 years they had neglected observing the Sabbath years that God has required them. God kept calling them through His prophets, but the mocked his messengers, despised His words, and misused His prophets, so the wrath of God was to be poured out. After seventy years of captivity they would return to Jerusalem, but the would never return to their power.

We serve a patient God. He lovingly calls and patiently waits for people to repent. However, God is also righteous. When people mock God’s messengers and despise His words His wrath will one day come.

We have a job to do. All around us people are facing the full measure of God’s wrath. They may mock, they may despise His words, but for now He is still giving them a chance. Let us redeem to time – for the days are evil

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