Scripture:
“Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel?’” Ezekiel 33:11 NIV
Observation:
God says here through Ezekiel that He “takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.” God doesn’t like to judge or condemn people to destruction. He would much rather see them saved so He can bless them. He doesn’t get a thrill out of sending people to hell. He would much rather they be saved.
Application:
Currently, God has chosen to work through His body, the Church. We must have His heart and desire what He desires. Our job is to speak on His behalf, “turn! Turn from your evil ways!” We have been commissioned to herald His message to the ends of the earth. We must proclaim the Lord and his heart until He comes again. We shouldn’t want anyone to ever go to hell because that’s not God’s will. Therefore, we have to speak up and share His love for them.
Prayer:
Father, You are amazing. I love Your heart for people and how you don’t take pleasure in the death of the wicked. I love that You have grace on those who turn to You. Help me to spread Your word long and far. Enable me to get Your message to the ends of the earth. You are valuable and don’t delight in anyone’s death. Fill me with that same Spirit. Pour out Your Spirit in our revival services this weekend!
Your Son,
Jeff
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