Scripture
Obadiah 1:16-17
16 For as you have drunk on my holy mountain, so all the nations shall drink continually; they shall drink and swallow, and shall be as though they had never been. 17 But in Mount Zion there shall be those who escape, and it shall be holy, and the house of Jacob shall possess their own possessions.
Observation
Today’s reading from Lamentations, Obadiah, and Revelation is heavy! Judgement is the main theme–but although these passages are heavy, they carry such a vital reminder: Sin is a big deal! Decisions carry consequences, and the wages of sin is death.
This realization is what brings grace into perspective. Without an awareness of sin, grace would have no meaning or value. Without a looming debt owed, the price that was paid would have no context.
And here is the beautiful reminder in these heavy passages: “In Mount Zion there shall be those who escape, and it shall be holy.”
Application
Today’s reading reminds me of the cost of sin. It carries such a high price tag! Yet the point is not to merely be aware of the price–the point is so that I will be more aware, more grateful for the payment that was made on my behalf.
What a God I serve! What a Savior, who would pay my unpayable debt!
I choose today, to keep His payment in perspective.
Prayer
God, thank you for this reminder of the cost of my sin! You are merciful–but you are also just and righteous. Thank you for your unfathomable love, which is greater than my worst sin. Thank you for making me aware not only of my sin, but also of your grace!
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