But the Israelites pleaded with the Lord and said, “We have sinned. Punish us as you see fit, only rescue us today from our enemies.” Then the Israelites put aside their foreign gods and served the Lord. And he was grieved by their misery. [Judges 10.15-16]
Enough was enough, and God had had enough! Yes, the LORD of all creation had His limits on what He would put up with. Justice, after all, was justice and God had made clear that He is Just and would demand that justice.
But stubborn Israel would not even take what they had coming. Instead, they persisted to persuade God to relent of His justice and show them mercy.
Man, there is a lesson here today!
Father, forgive us please of all our failures toward You and Your kingdom. Forgive us for ignoring Your Son. Forgive us for living so contently without You as if we were sufficient to take care of ourselves. Please, Father, show us mercy.
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