Scripture for today: Ezekiel 4; Ezekiel 5; Ezekiel 6; Ezekiel 7; Revelation 3
Scripture-My special verse today: Revelation 3:19Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. 21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Observation: God truly loves the people that he disciplines. To not discipline them would mean has given up on them to the point of not caring. He is always just outside the door waiting for the faithful to open the door and let him in. However, he does not come in unless they first ask him to enter. Jesus overcame sin and sat on the throne with God and he can also enter into our lives if we just open the door.
Application: As a mother, the worst of times happen when I no longer have the energy or resolve to discipline my children. When I just get too tired to discipline one more time. When I just feel like it makes no difference.
According to this verse, I know Jesus feels this way at times. He must get so tired of disciplining those he loves, only to see them make no progress. Does he ever get tired of us not listening? How long will he continue to be disregarded before he gives up?
Prayer: Lord, let me not do what you ask me not to do. Please do not give up on me when I fail to listen. Help me hear and see you the first time.
