“From
the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the
Gentiles.” Malachi 1:11
Malachi is God’s final Old Testament
word, and while it is directed to Israel, it clearly states God’s purpose for
all the world. There is nowhere under the sun that God does not want His name
to be known and for His name to be praised. Malachi begins with this message to
the nations and concludes his book with the promised Messiah, the Sun of
Righteousness, coming with healing in His wings; the healing of the sickness of
sin for people of all nations under the sun.
This book is the perfect bridge to
the introduction of Christ the Messiah in the New Testament. God’s message is
not for one exclusive group, it is for everyone. Jesus is the Sun of
Righteousness who will shine from sea to sea and from shore to shore. We, as
His ambassadors, are to be busy proclaiming His awesome Name to every nation
and tongue on earth.
Dear Father, Give us a passion for
the souls of all men under the sun. Amen.
The Friday Benediction
Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop
you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in
the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be
enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend. Amen
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