B90, Day 61: You can change

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:12

12 "Therefore, son of man, say to your countrymen, 'The righteousness of the righteous man will not save him when he disobeys, and the wickedness of the wicked man will not cause him to fall when he turns from it. The righteous man, if he sins, will not be allowed to live because of his former righteousness.'

Observation: Much like Day 60's verse, God is telling them that they have an ability to change.

Application: God says he will not save the man who disobeys, despite his former righteousness. But He will save the formerly wicked man that turns to good. In other words, before Christ, it was all in the hands of the individual. But it still shows an amazing ability to change. And for God to see what is the true state of our hearts. Why won't God save the one who used to be righteous that sins? Because his heart is corrupt. But the heart of the man who used to be wicked and who changes his ways, his is the heart in line with God.

It's true with us too. We can change both good and bad. At least Christ has come and died for our sins.

Prayer: Dearest Lord, Praise you for sending your son Jesus Christ to die for my sins and help save me! I know I should still strive for a righteous heart at all times so you are pleased iwth what you see.