Heralds Digest

“But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/isa.43.1.nkjv Out of the myriads of memories that have filled the entire social media space in the past one week on Billy Graham, the following caption on his final column registered strongly: “I’m sure I’ve failed in many ways, but I take comfort in Christ’s promise of forgiveness, and I take comfort in God’s ability to take even our most imperfect efforts and use them for His glory”. It is the amazing power of redemption, where God takes absolute responsibility for man’s inadequacies, failure, and wretchedness. Even the mildest of sinners are obviously not proud to be called by their inglorious past identity, like thief, cheat, rapist, fraudster, unreliable, dishonest, etc. Instead of all the wasteful struggle to cover up the past, the merciful Lord offers a new nam...

“Therefore He has poured on him the fury of His anger And the strength of battle; It has set him on fire all around, Yet he did not know; And it burned him, Yet he did not take it to heart.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭42:25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/isa.42.25.nkjv If the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God, the temporary wrath of God is expected to serve a useful warning against the final wrath of God. Unfortunately, obstinate and disobedient heart is wired to enjoy and embrace the deceitfulness of unrighteousness. Hardened heart is quick to make light of all the instances of transient fury and the expression of God’s anger over compromises, cheating, and all forms of selfish attitudes at home and believers’ workplaces. Unfortunately, the scriptures warn of sudden destruction as the consequences of obstinacy - the unfortunate wretched wrath of man. However, the mercy of God is always available to any soul that is willing to sheath his wretched wrath for the riches of God’s ...