The Sun of Righteousness

Tradition and Wisdom
Teaching and Learning:
Righteousness and Wisdom

Malachi 4:1-6

The Message

The Sun of Righteousness Will Dawn

 ^1-3 "Count on it: The day is coming, raging like a forest fire. All the arrogant people who do evil things will be burned up like stove wood, burned to a crisp, nothing left but scorched earth and ash— a black day. But for you, sunrise! The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, healing radiating from its wings. You will be bursting with energy, like colts frisky and frolicking. And you'll tromp on the wicked. They'll be nothing but ashes under your feet on that Day." God-of-the-Angel-Armies says so. ⁴"Remember and keep the revelation I gave through my servant Moses, the revelation I commanded at Horeb for all Israel, all the rules and procedures for right living.
 ^5-6"But also look ahead: I'm sending Elijah the prophet to clear the way for the Big Day of God—the decisive Judgment Day! He will convince parents to look after their children and children to look up to their parents. If they refuse, I'll come and put the land under a curse."

For Reflection
Those that believe in the Now and Future Christ will be bathed in the light of the sun while those who do not believe will still suffer the flames of their disbelief.  The God of the Angle Armies says that we who believe will be bursting with the energy of the Holy Spirit.  Righteous is achieved by those wise enough to follow the laws of Moses.  Wisdom is knowing what to do.  Righteousness is having the courage to follow through.

Pray
that you have the courage to follow your faith.  Pray for the wisdom that leads to righteous living.  Pray that you seek opportunities to improve your faith knowledge and that you continue to grow in grace.