Although God has suspended His relationship with Israel, she is still very much on His mind and in His heart. Reconciliation has always been God’s plan, and He would initiate moves to woe Israel back. Isn’t this what God has been doing all along?
God would initiate moves to draw Israel back to Himself. There would be a rekindling of love. In the wilderness, God would tenderly draw her again. Israel had traveled extensively in the wilderness before entering the promised land. Now, God would bring her back there and tenderly draw and love her to prepare for the reconciliation.
The valley of Achor, where
Achan was dealt with by Joshua, was a place of trouble and punishment. In
the upcoming season, it would not be a valley of trouble but a gateway to hope.
Entering the new season, her troubling days would be over. Responding positively
to God's drawing, Israel’s repentance and obedience would bring new hope.
The lesson from these two
verses is a testament to the depth of God’s love. Reconciliation is not just a
passing thought for Him, but a deep desire that resides in His heart. His love
is not conditional, it does not waver or fade. It is a love that seeks to
restore, not to punish. His love is a constant pursuit, even in our moments of
waywardness.
Amidst our troubles and
mistakes, we can find solace in the knowledge that God has a plan for us. His
plan is not one of punishment but of reconciliation and new beginnings. Even
in our darkest moments, we can trust in His love and embrace the opportunity
for a fresh start. As long as we respond positively to His call, seeking
repentance and obedience, we can find hope and new beginnings in Him.
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