Malachi 2 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Malachi 2.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/mal/2/1/s_927001

Meditate on verses 7-8.

 

“For the lips of a priest should preserve

 knowledge, and men should seek instruction

from his mouth; for he is the messenger of the LORD

 of hosts.  But as for you, you have turned aside from

 the way; you have caused many to stumble by the

 instruction; you have corrupted the

covenant of Levi," says the LORD of hosts.

 

God was not pleased 2,400 years ago.  The priests caused many to stumble because they refused to truthfully teach God’s Word (vs. 6-8).  People wanted God’s favor without seeking His forgiveness (v. 13).   Divorce was rampant (vs. 14-16).  People called evil “good,” and they questioned, “Where is God?” as their lives crumbled under unchecked sin (v. 17).  Wow!  This chapter sounds like it was written today.

God and His Word do not change with the times.  Times change when impacted by God and His Word. 

As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), pray to uphold God’s Word, using the words from Malachi 2:5-7.

 

“LORD, thank You for Your covenant of life

and peace with _________ and me. 

Your Words are an object of reverence to

us, so we revere You and stand in

 awe of Your name.  May true instruction

 be in our mouths, and unrighteousness

 not be found on our lips.  May we walk with

You in peace and uprightness and

 turn many back from iniquity.  May our

lips preserve knowledge; let people

seek instruction from our mouths.  Let us

be Your messengers, LORD of hosts.

 For the sake of Your name, LORD Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell