"God Disciplines a Rebellious People" (11/21/19)

God is a God of mercy and patience, but when His word is continually rejected, judgment is certain. In the closing chapter of 2 Chronicles, Judah finally suffered the consequences of her idolatrous actions. God’s prophets had warned the kings of Judah to repent, but their compassionate appeals fell upon deaf ears. This rejection of God’s prophets and His word resulted in hardened hearts, outright rebellion, and God’s punishment. Yet as Judah ultimately discovered, God administers discipline as a means of grace in hopes of restoration. We too should understand God’s discipline as an act of compassion. For those who repent of their rebellion against God, there is a promise of mercy and future hope.