The closing of 2 Kings 13 recounts how the King of Aram oppressed God’s people.
It then tells how Israel recaptured those cities.
More importantly, it tells why.
2 Kings 13:23 (NRSVue) - But the Lord was gracious to them and had compassion on them; he turned toward them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and would not destroy them, nor has he banished them from his presence until now.
God showed His people compassion because of His promise.
In the eleventh chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he states God’s rejection is not final.
He also speaks on the salvation of the Gentiles.
Paul then speaks on how Israel will be saved.
Romans 11:29 (NRSVue) - for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
God has always remained faithful to His people.
This is true even when His people have not been faithful to Him in return.
And, as Paul states, God has claimed us as His people through Christ.
He is faithful to us even though we are not always faithful to Him.
As we continue our journey through Lent, may we reaffirm our faithfulness to God.
May our lives demonstrate that to Him.
May our lives demonstrate that to those around us.
May we live out the ministry of Jesus throughout our days.
Christ teaches us through His words.
Christ also teaches us through His example.
May we take both His words and His example to heart.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
Look for me at otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com on Friday, March 8,
2024.
I will be back here on Friday, March
15, 2024
