Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 17:24 NLT Tyndale: And all the trees will know that it is I, the LORD, who cuts down the tall tree and helps the short tree to grow tall. It is I who makes the green tree wither and gives new life to the dead tree. I, the LORD, have spoken! I will do what I have said.
The hope of God is good. No matter what we have done the LORD still wants us! Ezekiel is a heavy booklet confronting sins against the LORD. Ezekiel 18:23 states: “Do you think, asks the Sovereign LORD, that I like to see wicked people die? Of course not! I only want them to turn from their wicked ways and live. NLT
We all have things that seduce us. The LORD wants us to turn away from temptations and wicked ways and to live with Him. No matter what we have done, He just wants us to turn away and turn to Him. He will give us new life. He will do what He said. How awesome is that?! We have hope in Him.
We each are responsible for which way we turn. I am thankful God wants us and wants us with Him. Will you turn to the LORD for new life?
Today’s Prayer: Dear LORD, thank You for wanting me! I do want to turn from my wicked ways and live in and for You. I need Your power and Your strength to keep my heart, my mind and my soul turned to You. You made me LORD and You know where I am; make me new and draw me near. Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
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