Leviticus 26:44 KJV
And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God.
The Old Testament, without question, contains much judgment. God clearly outlined a plan which involved "cause and effect." God laid out for Israel a blessing and a curse; blessing if they would obey Him, cursing if they did not obey Him.
And they did not obey Him. There are some shining stars in the history of Israel but as a whole, the Old Testament marks one year after another of decline in Israel's obedience to God and one year after another of withdrawal of the blessing and presence of God with them until, by the time Jesus came to this earth, they could no longer recognize "God with them."
But what impresses me and gives me great encouragement is that, despite it all, God continually made promises like this one. "And yet for all that..." God remained their God and would not
Abhor them
Destroy them utterly or
Break His covenant with them
And we call this the age of grace…..
What wonders we have in the mercies of God! What cause for hope and comfort.
For all our sins, for all our failures in our own walk with the Lord, for all that, if God would not cast them away we may be sure neither will He do the same for us.
Rise up and walk with God!
Though you have failed Him
Though you are ashamed
Though you cannot bear to look in the face of the Almighty
Rise up! You that know Jesus Christ, He does not abhor you. He is the Lord your God.
And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God.
The Old Testament, without question, contains much judgment. God clearly outlined a plan which involved "cause and effect." God laid out for Israel a blessing and a curse; blessing if they would obey Him, cursing if they did not obey Him.
And they did not obey Him. There are some shining stars in the history of Israel but as a whole, the Old Testament marks one year after another of decline in Israel's obedience to God and one year after another of withdrawal of the blessing and presence of God with them until, by the time Jesus came to this earth, they could no longer recognize "God with them."
But what impresses me and gives me great encouragement is that, despite it all, God continually made promises like this one. "And yet for all that..." God remained their God and would not
Abhor them
Destroy them utterly or
Break His covenant with them
And we call this the age of grace…..
What wonders we have in the mercies of God! What cause for hope and comfort.
For all our sins, for all our failures in our own walk with the Lord, for all that, if God would not cast them away we may be sure neither will He do the same for us.
Rise up and walk with God!
Though you have failed Him
Though you are ashamed
Though you cannot bear to look in the face of the Almighty
Rise up! You that know Jesus Christ, He does not abhor you. He is the Lord your God.
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