1 Kings 20-21
Ahab was a wicked king over Israel. He not only failed to obey God's commands, he also followed other gods and allowed his evil wife, Jezebel, to influence him into committing grievous sins, including murder. Yet, when God pronounced judgment upon him, Ahab repented and humbled himself before the Lord. Because of his humility, God, being the benevolent Master, extended grace and mercy toward him. It never ceases to amaze me when I see how forgiving our Lord is. Time after time, He relents from displaying deserved wrath in favor of reconciliation. He desires our friendship, wanting to have a positive relationship with us. His commands are not burdensome, and are only put in place for our benefit. He only asks that we be as committed to this relationship as He is. Then we will enjoy the full riches of His blessings!
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