Remnants in the Rough

Reading of the Day 9/29/25: Ezekiel 12-14

Ezekiel 14:23: And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD.

America is going through a rough season...heartless, ungodly acts are taking place. And of course we know, that's nothing new. Sin is sin, no matter how extreme or insignificant it may seem. In this rough season, it's hard to pick out the diamonds in the rough...and sadly, when they're found, they are oftentimes destroyed by those who don't appreciate the pure light they shine. Some of us have become too accustomed to the "rough." The rubble & residue of a life where God is forgotten has become normal to many. Instead of being refined by God, people are becoming just as rough as their surroundings. But there are people out there who are searching for the refined shine of a diamond, peeking its way through the mess! This Scripture says that even in suffering the consequences of their own actions, the people of Israel would have a remnant. There would be comfort for the prophet Ezekiel as he spoke Truth, knowing that there would be some who would follow the ways & doings of The Lord! There are people out there seeking to be part of the remnant! The seekers may not be as bold as the destroyers, but they're out there, quietly waiting, hoping & praying for a sign that God is still there...a sign that God still loves them. So we need to be the diamonds, or remnants, in the rough! We need to let our light shine boldly, especially for those who are quietly suffering & searching for that sign! They would then be able to see, as the Scripture says, that God has not done anything without a cause, or without hope. People may think God has forgotten them, but really, people have forgotten Him. Judgment comes, but so does mercy, and we have to share that hope with our nation and the world! GOD STILL LOVES! GOD STILL CARES! WE NEED TO BE CLOSER TO HIM THAN EVER BEFORE!