verse of the day

Tuesday 12 May 2015

There is stil hope. [ Micah 7 v18]

Following on in the book of Micah ,consider the spiritual deterioration that
took place ,we see it in the book of judges,when ever man did that which was right in their own eyes [Judges 21v25].Then into the beginning of rule
by the kings,some where good ,but many were bad,and some were very bad.So often the prophets brought Gods word,only to see the people refuse
to listen, consider the words of  Stephen,/ Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears,ye do always resist the Holy Ghost,as your Fathers did,so do ye. Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted.[Acts 7 v51-52]. Consider the very sad and challenging words of our Saviour spoken to the Jews,/O Jerusalem,Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest
them which are sent unto thee,how often would I have gathered thy children
together,even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings,and ye would not[Matthew 23 v37]Returning to the book of Micah,and as we read that book,we see so much evil being perpetrated , yet within this book we read these words,/Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity........He retaineth not his anger for ever,because He delighteth in mercy[7v18]
    In spite of their gross sin God will show mercy,He has not changed,He is
still a pardoning God,who delights to show mercy.No matter how bad we are no matter how far we have strayed,there is hope,there is forgiveness,if we but seek Jesus,
                                             A  prayer.
Dear God truly who is a pardoning God like You we thank You that through
Jesus we can experience forgiveness Amen

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