Greetings,
As Adam’s descendants, we deal with the weaknesses and inconsistency of humanity in our own lives. However, God’s love for us and His willingness to embrace us every time we err or become distracted is astonishing.
Zechariah 1:3 (NKJV) – “Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Return to Me,” says the LORD of hosts, “and I will return to you,” says the LORD of hosts.”
Israel was in big trouble! They had turned away from God and their glorious future had been forfeited. God’s children entered slavery under the Babylonians and the Medo-Persians. They went through this cycle of indifference toward God and making the wrong choices in life repeatedly. After suffering terribly for being away from under God’s favor and protection, they would realize their mistake and turn back to God. Then they would do the same thing again. As the philosopher Santayana stated, “Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.”
Everyone talks about the history of our nation and even their own personal history, but what about human history? How many times must society suffer the catastrophic effects of turning away from God before we realize how much we need Him? Even worse, how many times must we experience it personally before we choose to stay devoted? It’s time to return to God individually, then as a nation, and finally, as a world. The very act of returning to Him will restore His favor upon us.
Father, help us turn to You, today with all of our hearts! Please forgive us for drifting away and believing that we could make it without You. We cannot. Heal our world of the terrible conditions we have brought upon ourselves. Forgive humanity for ever thinking that we could make it without You. We love You and are grateful for Your constant love and acceptance.
Today, I’m worshiping with Jeremy Riddle and “I Want to Know You.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor