About a year ago, I got into an argument with my 10 year old. It was ugly. Standing face-to-face, inches apart, hands on hips, we looked like two kids fighting over who was next in line at the swing set. My husband came down the hall, jumped in between us and demanded an explanation. Both my daughter and I pointed at each and said, "It's her..." ! Minutes later, I was lectured by my husband that someone had to be the adult and I really should go and apologize. I shared a few choice words with him and then begrudgingly headed down the hall to my daughter's bedroom.
I am so very glad that my God is a stubborn God. He absolutely never backs down! He stands with His arms out and waits so patiently for me to come to Him. He refuses to allow me to blur the lines between sin and righteousness and He will forever forgive me. God faced the Israelites on so many occasions and in the staring match of the universe, He caused them to blink.
They would not be like their forefathers--a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to him.
Never backing down, God knew what was right and and what was best for His chosen people. And, talk about forgiveness....Could these people been given more chances? In your daily life, you might want to stand up and fight with your desires and pride. Be prepared to face the One who loves you most. Thankfully, He will stand face-to-face with you and demand your loyalty and your love! He has the patience to wait and to God...we are worth it!
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