Hosea 12:14 - "Ephraim provoked [God] to anger most bitterly; therefore his Lord will leave the guilt of his bloodshed upon him, and return his reproach upon him."
This verse pierced into me this morning, bringing out 3 responses:
1. The realization that there are many people in this same boat today. I cry out to God to have mercy on them.
2. The reality that God has mercy on whom He will have mercy (Ex 33:19; Rom 9:15). Many were NOT passed over in Egypt during the 10th plague. Yet God will be glorified (Rom 9:22-23) and just (Rom 3:25-6), through just judgment or through mercy.
3. Overwhelming gratitude at being saved FROM God, BY God - by His mercy and grace. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven!
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