The Israelites said to the LORD: "We have sinned; treats us as you please. But deign to deliver us today! And they put away foreign gods from among them and served the LORD was grieved for the misery of Israel. (Judges 10:15-16)
Israel had abandoned God. Once again, they had returned to worship other gods. And once again, they found themselves slaves and began to implore God.
God responded by saying "I've rescued in the past, but I'm not going to deliver you." In Genesis 6:3, God had told him "My mind does not always challenge with the man." Comes a time when God says "Enough!" And the children of Israel, He said "Go and cry with gods that you have chosen. "
They knew that these gods could not help. It is interesting to note that when people have serious problems, they instinctively know that the One who can help is the true living God. When trouble arrives, even the people rebel cry "Oh God, help me!"
1John 1:9 AS WE SAID "IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE IS FAITHFUL AND JUST TO FORGIVE U.S. OUR SINS and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "
These people have done a wise thing. They have relied on the mercy of God. And because they have done so, God has yet delivered the hand of their enemies. God is so merciful! And even mercy is available to us today.
God owes us nothing. But He has promised to show mercy to all who turn from their wicked ways and turn to Him.
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Lord, Please continue to challenge today with the men and women. Help us submit our hearts to Thee.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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