We Have Choices

God Remembers

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Today’s Text Comes From 2 Kings 24:2-4

Then the LORD sent bands of Babylonian, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Judah to destroy it, just as the LORD had promised through his prophets. These disasters happened to Judah because of the LORD’s command. He had decided to banish Judah from his presence because of the many sins of Manasseh, who had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood. The LORD would not forgive this.

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WORDS OF MINISTRY:

For generations, God's people had drifted further away from Him. They ignored His laws and disobeyed His commands, even embracing idolatry. Over and over, God tried to warn and correct them. He sent prophets to remind them of His Word.

For a time, the Lord continued to forgive them and grant them His mercy. But finally, the day came when they needed to face the consequences of their actions.

This happened when Jehoiakim was king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian army captured Jehoiakim and brought Judah into submission. God told them to cooperate, but when they ignored His Word, He sent bands of raiders against them. They needed to realize that His warnings were real...His Word was true...and their sins were so terrible that God "would not forgive."

The same principle is true in our lives. God wants us to know that He is a God of grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love, but He also is a God of law and justice. One of His unchangeable principles is that we Reap what we Sow (Galatians 6:7). We have choices about our words and actions, and in every area of life, we experience the consequences of our choices.

This is God's warning to each of us as individuals, and it's also His warning to nations. He always stands ready to forgive us, but He will not always shield us from the consequences of our actions.

Today, think about the Seeds you're Sowing in your life through your words and actions and what you do with your time and talent. You will Reap what you Sow. Make sure you are Sowing good Seed into Good Ground.

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Prayer

Father, help me to stay sensitive to Your truth. Show me what kinds of Seeds I'm Sowing with my words and deeds. I want to have a Harvest of blessings. In Jesus' name  Amen

Extended Reading 2 Kings 24