A Messenger of Rebuke

Beyond the Present Time
The Kingdom of God
Gabriel's Interpretation

Judges 2:1-5

The Message

2 ^1-2 God’s angel went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, “I brought you out of Egypt; I led you to the land that I promised to your fathers; and I said, I’ll never break my covenant with you—never! And you’re never to make a covenant with the people who live in this land. Tear down their altars! But you haven’t obeyed me! What’s this that you’re doing?

³ “So now I’m telling you that I won’t drive them out before you. They’ll trip you up and their gods will become a trap.”
^4-5 When God’s angel had spoken these words to all the People of Israel, they cried out—oh! how they wept! They named the place Bokim (Weepers). And there they sacrificed to God.

 

 

For Reflection

Some ask, "Is Israel is still the chosen people?" God's promise to them is everlasting, so., in my opinion,yes. However, since the Christ event, God has shown his compassion and His desire to include all people who accept his promise to fulfill His Kingdom on Earth. God's rebuke is always followed by his gentle guidance and compassion. He delivers grace to all.

 

 

Pray

Thank God for his compassion and His steadfast grace. Pray prayers of thanksgiving naming those things in your life for which His grace has set you free. Pray, confessing your shortcomings as his obedient servant. Ask God to help you fulfill his promise to you.