Mary and Joseph had choices to make when presented with God’s plan. They chose to obey, when they didn’t understand, when they didn’t like the leadership, when she was uncomfortable. They chose to trust God.
Malachi 3:16-4:2 God addresses those who are faithful and points them to the future day of judgment, it will be a hard day for some, and a day of joy and life for others. It’s determined by what you do with Jesus.
Malachi 3:13-15 The people see evil and and arrogant running rampant and it makes them question their faith. The question they and we ask: Is it “worth it” to trust God?
Malachi calls the people to look to the day when justice will be carried out by the coming Messiah. We rejoice in his first coming and actively awaiting his second when he makes all things new.
Malachi 2:10-12 the prophet addresses the idolatry prevailing in the community. It was a reminder of run that the way we relate to God affects how we relate to everything else in this world.
In Malachi 2:1-9 the prophet addresses the priests who have strayed away from their call and covenant with God in their heartless acts. It’s a rebuke of the priesthood, something we spiritually are still part of. Are we living as a royal priesthood?
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