Date: Tuesday, 17th February, 2026
Text: Ezekiel 18:23
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
We must never forget that though we serve a loving God, He is also a Consuming Fire. He is merciful, yet He remains a righteous Judge whose holy eyes cannot behold iniquity. It is therefore imperative that we tremble at His Word and walk in careful obedience before Him.
The Lord makes His heart known through the prophet Ezekiel, saying, “Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?” (Ezekiel 18:23). God delights in mercy and gives space for repentance before judgment falls. The wise recognize divine warnings as expressions of love, not threats of destruction.
The word of God says, “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished” (Proverbs 22:3). The Ninevites demonstrated wisdom when they humbled themselves at Jonah’s warning, and judgment was averted. They took heed, repented sincerely, and found mercy in the sight of God (Jonah 3)
In contrast, High Priest Eli responded passively to God’s warning and failed to take corrective action, and disaster followed. Divine warnings demand humble response, not resignation. Take heed today—repent where necessary, walk in obedience, and take advantage of God’s mercy while it is still called today.
Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me a tender heart that trembles at your Word. Help me to discern your warnings and respond with immediate obedience in Jesus’ name.
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