If you tried to guess what the last word in the last book of the Old Testament is, you might be surprised. It’s not the “happily ever after” ending that you are accustomed to seeing in your favorite book or movie. The last word is “curse”. This is because God’s people needed a wakeup call, and God used Malachi to deliver it. Despite the last word in the last book of the Old Testament being a word of judgment, Malachi offers a message of hope.

Stop Taking the Bait
Temptation is persistent. But so is God’s faithfulness. He always leaves a door open — and the people who endure are the ones who take it.