Ezekiel 18:31-32 ” Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! “

For many, God is this tyrant sitting up in heaven taking great delight in causing good people grief and suffering.  But this Scripture tells us quite the opposite.  God’s desire is that no one perish…but with this Scripture also comes responsibility and accountability on our part.  II Peter 3:9 tells us, “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.  He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”  So what’s God promise in this verse?  His promise is the Day of the Lord…or Judgement Day.   God gives each one of us ample opportunity to turn our lives around… but it’s our decision though whether we respond or not.

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Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ.

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