Called to Faithfulness

Malachi 2:4–6 (NIV): 4 And you will know that I have sent you this warning so that my covenant with Levi may continue,” says the Lord Almighty. 5 “My covenant was with him, a covenant of life and peace, and I gave them to him; this called for reverence and he revered me and stood in awe of my name. 6 True instruction was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many from sin.

I count myself as being blessed when it comes to my parents. They were firm, but fare when it came to my upbringing ...and the two main things they instilled in me were a love for Jesus, and the character trait of always giving my best.

Coming up short was allowed if my best effort had been put forth ...and that brew a love for competition, because it allowed me to enjoy the flow and beauty of a game without the stress of having to win. Now don’t get me wrong, I want to win as bad as you do, but I was taught how to lose, and in life, the reality is, you’re gonna lose sometimes. I don’t ’t even like saying that, but it’s the truth. Yes, even Christian’s lose once in a while.

Here in Malachi we read where if the Levites would give themselves to serving God and forsake their own glory, God would give them life and peace. Their special responsibility was to teach God’s instructions.

The Levites had been called (to a covenant on Mt Sinai) to be the spiritual leaders,

and God reminds them of it in verse four of the second chapter. But a problem arises when they stray from their calling and break the covenant.

God’s word to us is grace, and his calling is faithfulness. ~ K.L.

We need to guard our Spirit, and take the message to heart ...think for a second, consider the covenants you’ve made. Does the life you live match up? Are you doing your best? Are you giving your best? Because God deserves it, there’s no way around that.

The Christian who honors his covenants, brings honor to the mighty name of Jesus ...and who doesn’t want life and peace.

Lord, help us to see our lives for what they are ...not allowing us to paint false portraits that blind us from the truth. Help us to honor our covenants with you... and let our true hearts boldly exclaim our love.

In Jesus name,

Amen

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Song: Just How Good You Are to Me (Album: Endurance)