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Sergei Sosedkin
“But for you who revere my name, the sun of
righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and
frolic like well-fed calves.” — Malachi
4:2
Scripture Reading — Malachi 4:1-2
The warm sun on your face and a fresh sea breeze — what can be
more relaxing than a beach vacation?
But the sun does more than warm our skin. Without it, no life
would be possible on earth.
The sun gives energy. In one minute it provides enough power to
supply the world’s energy needs for one year.
In the last chapter of the
Old Testament the prophet Malachi talks about the rising of the “sun of
righteousness.”
This sun emits a huge amount of power. It grants healing, joy, and
energy to all who revere the Lord’s name.
The image of playful calves enjoying their freedom underscores the
energizing power of this sun.
But it doesn’t give cheer
and comfort to everyone. For those who do evil “it will burn like a
furnace.”
The New Testament calls Christ the rising sun from heaven. That’s
why the Christian church has viewed Malachi’s words as a prophecy about Jesus.
It is Jesus who gives us the joy of salvation and healing to our
souls. It is Jesus who will preside over the final judgment against evildoers.
Much of Malachi’s ministry had to do with calling people to
repentance.
By God’s grace we still have an opportunity to repent of our sins
and prepare for the rising of the sun of righteousness.
Please, don’t miss it!
Prayer
Our
Father, we repent of our wrongdoings and trust Christ alone for our salvation.
As your children, we look forward to the rising of your sun of righteousness.
Amen.
Rev.
Sergei Sosedkin
is the Russian-language ministry leader for Back to God Ministries
International. He is a native of Moscow, Russia. As he oversees the
Russian-language ministry, Rev. Sosedkin works from our office in suburban
Chicago and in various locations in Russia.
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