Some peoples never learn. Hard-hearted, after running through their last hard-hearted kings, the Israelites are given into to the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, by God, exiled to Babylon for 70 years. One would thing the people would learn, but, no. They ran through kings like water runs in a waterfall; yet, they would not repent. They would not turn back to the LORD. They lose their temple. They lose their home. They lose their freedom. Into captivity they go.
In the end, it is only by the softening of the Persian's king's heart, by God, that the people are allowed to return to rebuild the temple.
Sometimes, it seems, we can be so hard-hearted toward the LORD, that it takes a non-believer, with a heart softened by God, to steer us back on course. I have (and I'm sure if you think about it, you probably have, too) often been turned around by someone who worships others gods or as some would say they worship no gods. For whatever reason or however He does it, God can use anyone to soften our hearts toward Him; to bring us back to Worship; to renew our faith. The Holy Spirit is not limited to just work on and through Christians. The Holy Spirit can do whatever the Holy Spirit wants. He is God and God works in ways we can even begin to fathom.
Well, I am back from vacation and heading to the church very soon for Bible study. May God soften the hearts of all people (especially those who say they are Christian) so that they would study and hear His word more faithfully.
In the end, it is only by the softening of the Persian's king's heart, by God, that the people are allowed to return to rebuild the temple.
Sometimes, it seems, we can be so hard-hearted toward the LORD, that it takes a non-believer, with a heart softened by God, to steer us back on course. I have (and I'm sure if you think about it, you probably have, too) often been turned around by someone who worships others gods or as some would say they worship no gods. For whatever reason or however He does it, God can use anyone to soften our hearts toward Him; to bring us back to Worship; to renew our faith. The Holy Spirit is not limited to just work on and through Christians. The Holy Spirit can do whatever the Holy Spirit wants. He is God and God works in ways we can even begin to fathom.
Well, I am back from vacation and heading to the church very soon for Bible study. May God soften the hearts of all people (especially those who say they are Christian) so that they would study and hear His word more faithfully.
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