[The Glory Unveiled]
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? [ Romans 2:4 NIV ]
In a world of many conflicting voices, and ungodly advocates of human rights who have no respect for the laws of God, many people mistake God’s tolerance for his acceptance. They think that because God is tolerating their wrong actions and behavior, God approves of what they do. They don’t realize that His forbearance and extravagant kindness is meant to melt their hearts and lead them to repentance. One attribute of God that is very important to our salvation and redemption is that God is merciful. The mercy of God is the platform that tolerates our ignorance and disobedience. God can tolerate or ignore our mistakes for a long time because of His mercy. But the truth about the mercy of God is that God chooses who He will be merciful to. And also, one cannot tell how long God will be merciful to them, only God determines that. And so, it is a risky business to take God’s extravagant kindness for granted. The mercy of God is always a system intended to nurture us and bring us to the place of responsibility. In the moment of mercy, God does not deal with us according to our doings. He shields us from the consequences of our mistakes and treats us as if we had done nothing wrong. So, don’t show contempt for the mercy of God. Don’t be deceived into thinking that God is okay with you because He is quiet about your disobedience. It may be your season of mercy, and it will not last forever. So, put your house in order. Change your ways and practice being responsible because God’s forbearance is intended to lead you to repentance.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your kindness and forbearance. Please help me to repent from all ungodly ways. In Jesus’ name.
Wisdom_Quote: The forbearance of God is not a declaration of His endorsement.
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