Malachi 2:17-3:12 - The God of Generosity and Judgement

On Sunday morning, we looked at the start of Malachi 3 together. The people of God had been doubting God's justice. They saw so many problems in the world around them yet God did not seem to be doing much about them. Malachi promised that God would do something about this; in fact, God himself was going to come to his temple! There would be a messenger (who we know now was John the Baptist) and then God would come (who we know is Jesus). God's coming would be for refining and judgement; sin would be dealt with not only for people out there, but for everyone. One example Malachi gave was the people's lack of generosity. This passage reminded us that God cares about sin and does act in justice, especially in Jesus. We all are sinners, not only the people out there in the world. We should see God with thanks, never pride, for we are only God's people by grace. Take some time to reflect on the fact that you are saved by grace alone; pray or sing about this, because we need to be reminded.