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…
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