Malachi 1:5 - The Lord Magnified
Malachi 1:5 declares, “And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The LORD will be magnified from the border of Israel.” God promised His people that His love and power would be evident. Though the nations around them seemed strong, Israel would see that God's favor rested on them. His mercy would distinguish His people. This verse reminds us that God's glory shines brightest in His care for His people. He is magnified through His faithfulness. The opening chapter of Malachi reminds Israel of something they had begun to question: God loved them. The Lord says, “I have loved you” (Malachi 1:2), yet the people responded, “Wherein hast thou loved us?” Their circumstances had apparently caused them to doubt what God had already declared. God answered by pointing to the difference between Israel and Edom. Israel had known His covenant mercy. Edom could build, but God could bring down. What appeared strong to human eyes did not determine what would ultimately stand. God's purp...