Next the people are charged with speaking arrogantly against the Lord. The people were saying that it was a waste of time worshipping the Lord, seeking to follow His commands. Instead it seemed that the arrogant were the ones who were blessed. Why did they say this? Probably because the redemption they had hoped for had not yet come. They were blaming God for this and the redemption had indeed not come. But why was this? The previous parts of Malachi make it clear that it the people were not following the Lord. So they were blaming God for something that was their fault. This is a well known human trait.
But not all had turned away from the Lord. Those who still feared Him met together to encourage one another. We should always meet with those of faith. Then we get a glimpse of what goes on in heaven. God notices what we do and say and it is noted down. They will have a special place on God's plans. The Lord will have compassion on them, He will love them as a father loves a son, and they will see the Lord's salvation and His righteousness on the earth.
Part of the promise of salvation is that a day of judgement is coming when the wicked will be burnt up. Also on the day there will be healing and joy for those who fear the Lord. The righteous will then rule over the wicked.
Then we get the promise of Elijah. People will be presented with a choice. Sadly when Jesus came Israel chose to reject Him and so destruction did indeed come in AD66-70. The whole earth has the same choice.
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