“I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.” (Ezekiel 33:11, NIV) Those are the words of the Most High God. One of the many purposes of God behind giving us His Holy Bible is to reveal His nature and character. The Bible tells us the actual history of the beginning of our world. The Bible tells us how our world began and how it got corrupted and how it can be brought back to glory. The Bible tells us how the human race was created and how and when it fell in sin and how we can be delivered from the problem of sin and its consequences. The Bible also gives us practical hints on how to face our day-to-day problems. The Bible also tells us how this world is going to come to an end. But most important of all the Bible was given to reveal God to all those who sincerely seek Him. In our present text God reveals the beauty of His character and nature. God says in this verse that He doesn’t take any pleasure when a wicked person receives his punishment and dies. The person truly is wicked and really deserves death. There is no need for anybody to have pity on that wicked person. It is hundred percent justice when a wicked person receives the penalty of his own wrong doings. But strangely God says He is unhappy when a wicked fellow receives the punishment for his sins. God also says that He is pleased when the wicked person turns away from his wicked ways, escapes God’s judgement and lives. The One Who pronounces the punishment of death on the wicked person is God Himself and ironically God says He’s happy when someone escapes His judgement. How can God be happy when His judgement is not executed? God can be happy if His judgements don’t bring death on anyone because He is full of love. He punishes someone not because He enjoys it. He judges and punishes people because the Law and Justice demand it. But God’s loving nature is neither happy nor eager to punish somebody. It gives God the highest pleasure when the wicked man turns away from his ways and receives eternal life. My dear brother and sister whoever you are and whatever your spiritual stature is God wants to show His mercy upon you. You may think that you are not worthy of God’s goodness and you may be convinced that the only thing you deserve is God’s punishment. But let me tell you that God is eager to show His mercy on you. He is just waiting for you to turn back to Him. Today you can turn to God and receive His richest blessings. This is the day of your restoration. God bless you!

“I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.” (Ezekiel 33:11, NIV)

   Those are the words of the Most High God. One of the many purposes of God behind giving us His Holy Bible is to reveal His nature and character. The Bible tells us the actual history of the beginning of our world. The Bible tells us how our world began and how it got corrupted and how it can be brought back to glory. The Bible tells us how the human race was created and how and when it fell in sin and how we can be delivered from the problem of sin and its consequences.

   The Bible also gives us practical hints on how to face our day-to-day problems. The Bible also tells us how this world is going to come to an end. But most important of all the Bible was given to reveal God to all those who sincerely seek Him.

   In our present text God reveals the beauty of His character and nature. God says in this verse that He doesn’t take any pleasure when a wicked person receives his punishment and dies. The person truly is wicked and really deserves death. There is no need for anybody to have pity on that wicked person. It is hundred percent justice when a wicked person receives the penalty of his own wrong doings. But strangely God says He is unhappy when a wicked fellow receives the punishment for his sins.

   God also says that He is pleased when the wicked person turns away from his wicked ways, escapes God’s judgement and lives. The One Who pronounces the punishment of death on the wicked person is God Himself and ironically God says He’s happy when someone escapes His judgement. How can God be happy when His judgement is not executed?

   God can be happy if His judgements don’t bring death on anyone because He is full of love. He punishes someone not because He enjoys it. He judges and punishes people because the Law and Justice demand it. But God’s loving nature is neither happy nor eager to punish somebody. It gives God the highest pleasure when the wicked man turns away from his ways and receives eternal life.

   My dear brother and sister whoever you are and whatever your spiritual stature is God wants to show His mercy upon you. You may think that you are not worthy of God’s goodness and you may be convinced that the only thing you deserve is God’s punishment. But let me tell you that God is eager to show His mercy on you. He is just waiting for you to turn back to Him. Today you can turn to God and receive His richest blessings. This is the day of your restoration. God bless you!