While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment after his messenger prepared the way. In the New Testament, we learn who that messenger was and what God did when he showed up, which was a shock to all.
The proclamation of the King’s word provokes two opposite responses.
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
When we hear the gospel and believe it, Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit.
