Deeper Reflection
Despite the mercy and grace shown by the Almighty God. Despite the immense efforts to rebuild the walls. Despite all the consecration, the intercession, the worship and the dedication of the walls, the cycle of spiritual rebellion would continue among His people. Generation after generation of Israelites would be discipled in the wrong way and led terribly astray.No good work would be adequate, and no burnt sacrifice would be sufficient to save the generations from the hand of evil and the consequences of our sins. However, “The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psa 145:8).God chose to send His one and only Son to a spiritually hostile world in the most perplexing and supernatural way! He chose a soon-to-be-married virgin, Mary, to conceive Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and to give birth to Him in an unsanitary environment where animals slept. Jesus grew up in an obscure village, but during his three years of ministry, He mesmerised large crowds, healed the sick, confounded His critics and raised the dead to life! He faced a miscarriage of justice, was brutally tortured, was force-marched shamefully through the streets and violently crucified on the cross. This mysterious and magnificent sacrifice would save generations upon generations from the penalty of sin! But Jesus chose not to remain buried. By the Father’s power, Jesus was resurrected, and offers eternal life for generations who choose to fear Him and be in His hands. Will you choose Him today?