September 2, 2011 (Ezekiel 17-19; Revelation 7)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, each according to his conduct,” Declares the Lord God. “Repent and turn away from all your transgressions, so that iniquity may not become a stumbling block to you” Ezekiel 18:30 NASB
Observation: God is fair! Here He warns them of judgement to come. He let’s them know that He will judge them according to their own conduct as individuals. Each one has a chance to repent and walk right with God and live. Repent and continue in sin? No! Repent and turn away from it. Why? So that iniquity will not become a stumbling block to you and cause you to fall back into what you have repented of.
Application: We each have the same chances Israel did. God want’s the same things for us. He want’s us to live, He takes no pleasure in anyone who dies (Ezekiel 18:32) He says repent and live! Many have repented, but not turned away. If you don’t turn away from sin, and those who commit sin, it’s just a matter of time before you stumble back into it. Many have been called, but few will be chosen. Why? Because only few will turn away from sin and serve Christ with all they are.
Prayer: Father, You are so awesome and holy. Praise and glory to Your name forever and ever! Thank You for giving us each a chance to repent and turn away from sin. Lord, light the pathway for my feet with Your word. Cleanse me of all sin and strengthen me to turn away from it so that it does not become a stumbling block to me. Let blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever, in Jesus name, Amen!