MEDITATIONS
FROM THE MINOR PROPHETS
December 6,
2006
Reading: Obadiah 15-16
“As you
have done, it shall be done to you” Obadiah 15
My soul, do
not be angry when you see the world belittling your Savior. They have the
freedom now to make fun of Him and try to remove His name from public display.
Our children cannot be taught about Him in public school and the ten commandments are removed from the courthouses. It cuts
at your heart to hear His name taken in vain.
Centuries ago
the people of
“But you should not have gazed on the day of
your brother in the day of his captivity; nor should you have rejoiced over the
children of
God will be
the final Victor. The day is approaching when those who scorn and oppose His
Son will find themselves bowing before Him. Those who curse Him now will soon
confess Him Lord.
“But on
But the house
of Esau shall be stubble” Obadiah
17-18.
When God
removes Himself all control is lost. When human nature is allowed to go
unhindered you will witness Satan at his worst. Sin is the root of all
disobedience and rebellion against God and His people. But,
my soul, rejoice that you are in Christ and He in you. The Holy Spirit
dwells in you and every born again believer to guard you, guide you, and teach
you the way of your Lord. He is there to convict you and lead you into
holiness.
As the world
around you appears to behave unchecked by anything or anyone always remember that your God is in control. He governs the
activity of the devil—he is like a lion chained. You have not seen the worst of
Satan’s acts—imagine, if you can, Satan loosed. But you, dear soul, have been
saved by the grace of your Heavenly Father and the shed blood of your Savior.
You are in Their hands. Shut out the noise of the
world and hear Jesus say:
“My sheep hear
My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I
give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone
snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given
them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to
snatch them out of My Father's hand. I and My Father are one" John
10:27-30.
Yes, there is deliverance on