Malachi 1:1-5 - A reminder of God's message of love

There's one simple message in the old testament. God loves us (or Israel, or people who are part of the Kingdom). History acts as the best proof of it, but yet we like to make the Bible into some complicated literature and we pry into every single detail of it.

But there's just 1 single message.

In my own history, I hope it reflects God's faithfulness. Some small portion of the huge blessings I've had, just as a reminder.

1. Blessings of such a happy childhood.
2. Numerous prayers answered
3. People
4. Comfort (every aspect)

I don't want to go on, it makes me cringe. But I'm sure when people look at my life, they won't relate it to Edom's description of "the God-cursed tribe!"

Verse 5 (the message) "Yes, take a good look. Then you'll see how faithfully I've loved you and you'll want even more, saying 'May God be even greater, beyond the borders of Israel!'"

A song line came into my head as I was praying. The one that we sang today "I want to be a light that shines Your name".