THE STORY OF JESUS: 1 Samuel 12-15
“Samuel mourned for him, and the Lord regretted that he had made Saul king over Israel.” (1 Samuel 15:35)
Can you imagine what it is to make God cry?
The word translated ‘regret’ speaks of deep sorrow and pain.
This verse recalls how God felt about how human sin ruined creation.
“The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.” (Genesis 6:5-6)
God is deeply troubled at human sin because He loves us, and wants the best for us.
God hates all suffering in the world, and it saddens Him deeply when we are the cause of it.
Mel Gibson’s The Passion was a disturbing movie, but one scene touched me deeply.
As Jesus dies, the scene moves up into heaven and turns into a tear, which drops beside Jesus’ body.
Do we really grasp how deep God’s pain is when His appointed leaders go against His heart.
At the same time, do we grasp God’s deep joy when finally Jesus comes, a man after His heart.
“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)
Jesus is cause for deep joy, even tears of joy, for in Him we see God’s deep heart of love!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, I am so glad that You came. To see You express God’s heart of grace, mercy, peace and love. Thank You for being a King after God’s heart, and mine!
Living for Jesus in all that I do. I must be a living witness, a living testimony that Jesus is my Lord. I must be an epistle being read by all hose around me.
I need to see and realize all what the Lord God has done for me. I need to serve Him with all my heart. This is the way for life eternal.
I as a father delight in my kids and grandkids. No greater joy can one have that they walk in God’s Way. However, when they do not keep God’s law nor walk in His SunLight, that brings great sadness and tears and agony and increases prayer life for a change in heart.
1- (He brings us in to His banqueting table,
His banner over me is love!
His banner, over me, is Love.) x3
2- (The one way to peace,
is the power of the cross,
2- His banner over me is love!
His banner, over me, is Love) x3
3- (Mark built his church,
On the rock of our faith,
His banner over me is Love!
His banner, over me, is Love!) x3
4- (He calls us all,
To stand up and witness,
His banner over me is love!
His banner, over me, is Love!) x3
5- (He asks us all)
To join hands together,
His banner over me is love!
His banner, over me, is Love!) x3