“But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”Isaiah 43:1 NLT
Israel had been plundered and was in captivity when this word was given. The reason for the captivity was sin. However, God was speaking hope.
If we remember, Jacob was a rogue, yet God called Him and used Him to birth the sons that would be the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. The sons were not a godly lot, in fact Joseph stood out by his faith in God to preserve him in captivity in Egypt where his brothers sold him as a slave.
If we remember, Jacob was a rogue, yet God called Him and used Him to birth the sons that would be the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. The sons were not a godly lot, in fact Joseph stood out by his faith in God to preserve him in captivity in Egypt where his brothers sold him as a slave.
When I look back on past failures, especially with people God gave me, I am repentant. However, right now, the people He gave me are faring better, because I understand His ways more. I pray I continue to learn His ways and treat people as He would have me do. I can trust Him to work in me to will and so His pleasure, not mine. Amen!
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