Day 352..."More absurdity from Malachi...Affirmation of the Scripture...Silence in Heaven"

Malachi continues to proclaim the absurdity of Judah not returning to the Lord. The end of chapter two is so absurd that it is upside down..."You have wearied the Lord with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delights in them.” Or by asking, “Where is the God of justice?” Malachi must have been pretty frustrated.

As this year of reading through the Bible winds down, Hebrews has a very strong statement of the difference the Word of God makes..."For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account." When I read this affirmation of Scripture, I think about all the times the Bible has touched my heart, guided my thoughts, and opened my eyes to see. Today's reading is one of those strong connections with the Old Testament..."Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

The chapter in Revelation begins with silence in Heaven for one half of hour. Quite an image for even Heaven to be silent. Then we have dramatic images of seven trumpets. We read of four today and more tomorrow.