one we should literally be full of awe over...
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Psalm 103:8 ESV
He is... slow to anger...
We can too easily deceive ourselves... because He is slow to anger...
We can continue on a path of sin... with no immediate consequences...
Everything seems to be going along just fine...
there may have been a warning... or two...
friends giving wisdom you brush off...
maybe a twinge of guilt...
but you find your actions easy to justify...
God loves me... He forgives me...
Yes... He does love you...
He will forgive...
If you repent...
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just
to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
1John 1:9 ESV
His lack of immediate response to sin...
His patience...
His mercy...
His grace...
when we don't receive it properly... reverently...
may let us go deep down into a pit of destruction...
Just like the prodigal son...
or the kings of His chosen people...
and the nation of Israel...
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel,
"In returning and rest you shall be saved;
in quietness and trust shall be your strength."
But you were unwilling, and said, "No!..."
...therefore you shall flee away... your pursuers shall be swift.
A thousand shall flee at the threat of one;
at the threat of five you shall flee, till you are left
like a flagstaff on the top of a mountain,
like a signal on a hill.
Isaiah 30:15-17 ESV
A lack of understanding... of His slowness of anger...
can lead us to being pursued by the enemy...
till we are like a lone flag on the top of a hill...
a target... all alone... the consequences fearful... and grievous...
Stand in awe of His mercy... and grace...
or better yet...
bow low before Him... as One who is slow to anger...
Do not deceive yourself...
your sin is known...
it will have its effect...
Return to Him...
Rest in His way...
Know salvation...
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