If you stumble…
“They refused to obey, and they were not mindful of Your wonders that You did among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion they appointed a leader to return to their bondage. But You are God, ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness, and did not forsake them.”
– Nehemiah 9:17
He ran like a chicken. “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria. Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place.”…
Who does that? “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High.” – Luke 6:35 NKJV
It’s easy to miss… “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’” – 1 Peter 4:8
Imagine how God feels. “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the Lord has spoken: ‘I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me; the ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, my people do not consider.’” – Isaiah 1:2-3
How would that have felt? “So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.” – Exodus 14:22
She was surprised to see me! “…speaking the truth in love.” – Ephesians 4:15 KJV