JANUARY 28, Malachi 3:16-18

Yesterday, we talked about a group of people who go against God. Today, we read of a different group of men – the godly men. God takes notice of their wise conversations when they praise and thank God for His goodness and mercies. They encourage each other in the Lord. This will be the case in every generation: even if the majority are not Christians, there will always be godly people around.

I want to ask you two questions. Firstly, are you one of these godly people? Secondly, do you behave in the same way as they do? I pray that your answer will be “Yes” to both questions. But exactly how did these Christians behave? These people who love the Lord do not complain against God. Instead, they are filled with praises for God. On top of that, they always encourage each other. This means, they share with each other the goodness of the Lord; they share God’s Word and how they can grow stronger in the Lord.

Of such Christians, God speaks lovingly and calls them His treasure or jewel. Wow – what a privilege it is to be considered precious in the sight of the Holy God!

Write down how godly people ought to speak…
1. They ____________ (ecranugoe) each other in the faith.
2. They ____________ (psiare) the Lord often.
3. They ____________ (atnhk) Him daily.

Thought: A godly child ought to praise and encourage others to live a life pleasing to God.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know I may not have been the best Christian, but help me to try to be a better one. Help me to encourage my friends so that all of us will grow to be stronger Christians for Jesus. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.