A Kiss from Rose | Malachi

Malachi is not just a book of rebuke—it is a love letter wrapped in accountability, calling God’s people back to alignment, honor, and favor.

Through the prophet Malachi, God spoke with boldness but also with deep affection. “I have loved you,” He says at the very beginning—not with shallow words, but with covenant love that had endured rebellion, forgetfulness, and dishonor.

The people had grown cold. Their worship became routine, their offerings became careless, and their reverence for God had faded. They gave God leftovers instead of their best. But even in His correction, God favored them enough to call them higher.

Malachi is a reminder that God corrects those He still has plans for. He did not walk away—He called them back. Back to faithful giving. Back to reverence. Back to covenant.

It is in Malachi that we hear one of the most quoted promises:

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… and see if I will not throw open the windows of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”

(Malachi 3:10)

That is favor.

Favor that follows obedience.

Favor that follows reverence.

Favor that follows return.

God used Malachi not to cancel His people, but to correct them. To realign their hearts with His promises. And He is still doing the same today.

So if you feel the pull of conviction, do not run from it. It is not rejection—it is redirection.

God still wants to bless. He still desires honor. He still favors those who walk in His truth.

Malachi shows us that God’s love is unwavering, but His favor flows through honor.

When you return to Him, He does more than receive you—He restores you.

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