2 Chronicles 6-7; Psalm 136
God agrees to Solomon's terms, knowing that the people will sin. He affirms His enduring love and grace by promising to forgive when repentance is evident. However, He also lets Solomon know that a time will come when Israel rejects God and the temple will be destroyed because of their disobedience. We have the vantage point of history to see the fulfillment of this prophecy in the Babylonian captivity, and then again in AD 70 because they rejected God's chosen Messiah. Yet, even from this perspective, Israel still refuses to repent and embrace the God of their fathers. It's serious business to turn from God! He has revealed His express will, providing a Savior for all. If we choose to reject Jesus Christ, there is no other name by which we can be saved. I would echo Paul's prayer that Israel would repent, taking on the name of Jesus, and embrace the new covenant ratified by His blood. Even though I know that Israel has brought misery upon themselves, I also know that it isn't too late to heed the voice of God and accept His Son, the Lord, Jesus Christ!
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