Has not one God created us?

The prophet Malachi rebukes the people of Judah for not being faithful to God. They have profaned the Sanctuary and married the daughter of a foreign god. Our God abhors faithlessness and violence. We weary our God with cries of “unfair” and “unjust” without doing anything about it.

We too are not always faithful. We too follow other gods by making other things; money, power, position, a priority over following Jesus’ teachings. Love God with all our heart, mind, body and soul. Love our neighbors as ourselves. How weary God must be to hear our cries that are the same cries as Judah?

But yet Malachi tells Judah that a messenger is coming to prepare the way and the Lord will suddenly come to his temple. Indeed, he is coming. And then, finally, all will be put right and all shall be well.

Holy God, help us to really hear your prophet’s words. Direct us to not just cry for justice but to work for it. Help us to put away other gods and cling only to you. 

Written By: Sarah Hulslander
December 15, 2023