Daniel 9:9
Despite the mistakes that you have made or the
wrong choices that you have applied in your walk of life; Daniel reminds us
today that God still loves you and allows u-turns…The Lord our God is
merciful and forgiving… It is only because of
the mercy and forgiving nature of our God that we have not been consumed and
still have a chance to right our wrongs… Today’s focus verse comes at a time in
Daniel’s life when the children of God have been enslaved to the empire of
Babylon; it is through the prophet Jeremiah’s word from God that Daniel knows
that the bondage of the Israelites will not last forever…The children of God
were enslaved because of their disobedience; however, the love of God is
displayed at this particular time as He chooses to chasten them instead of
abandoning them… This is a power
message that we find hear in today’s devotion; God will allow things to happen
in our lives to get our attention, refocus our steps and realign our vision
with His will… These things are corrective measures and not displays of
judgment as many may portray them to be… Daniel finds encouragement in knowing
that this bondage would not last forever and offers up a sincere thanks to the
most wise and everlasting father… The same hope which Daniel held onto in this
passage of scripture is the same hope which we hold on to at this very time in
our lives… There is no doubt that God has every right to pass judgment on
mankind and there is no defense which we could offer; this only is reason
enough to rejoice in knowing that God loves us, wants to spend eternity with us
and has devised a way of escape for us… The season of correction will produce a
season of maturation in Christ which will in turn bring you to closer to Him
and His divine plan for you… Make no mistake about it, things in your life
could always be worse and the mercy and forgiveness of God are the only two
reasons for your life being spared… The discipline of God is unavoidable, the good news is that it
will produce the results He desires and won’t last always… As I stated earlier, Daniel read that the
bondage of the Israelites would last 70 years; the trials and tribulations that
we face and endure will not last forever; the conflicts and circumstances that
we are tried by will not stand against us forever and it is the hope of every
Christian that the correction we endure promotes growth and a more intimate
relationship with Christ… Proverbs chapter 3 verse 12 declares that God disciplines those he loves… As a child of God it is time to get use to the
chastening of the Lord; it is only for your God and because He loves you that
He spends the time and effort getting you back on track…
GO
ALL IN FOR CHRIST!
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