JANUARY 6, Malachi 1:4-5

The Lord told the Israelites that their ancestor Jacob was chosen, and from Jacob, his twelve sons became the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacob was God’s choice, and not his brother, Esau, who was the father of the Edomites. By choosing Jacob to be the father of the Israelite nation, God has shown His love for them. This love is further shown by all the care God showered upon them. Edom was left poor, gloomy and a place of wilderness. Compare this with the Jews whom the Lord brought back after they were captured by the Babylonians and enabled them to rebuild their country again. Surely, they should give the glory and honour to the Lord. Yet, with all God’s love for them shown through various ways,

God’s people were ungrateful. They ignored and forgot God’s past and present mercy and grace.

Thought: May we be thankful to the Lord.

Prayer: Thank You Heavenly Father, for choosing me, a sinner, to belong to You. I have done nothing to deserve so great a salvation, and for that I am thankful. Help me to be a grateful child, so that I may have the joy of salvation every day. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.