Judges 10
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Contemplation (Judges 10:16)
As a compassionate father, “the soul of the Lord could no longer endure the misery of Israel”, nor to see the tears of His children. In the book of the songs He says: “Turn your eyes away from Me, for they have overcome Me” (Songs 6: 5). And chastising with firmness, He, with love, turns back to say: “My heart churns within Me; My sympathy is stirred. I will not execute the fierceness of My anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; For I am God and not man; the Holy One in your midst; and I will not come with terror” (Hosea 11: 8, 9).
+ Fr Tadros Malaty
Personal Reflection
How did the people of Israel approach God to ask for His mercy and for Him to save them? What made God have mercy on them? When I pray and ask God, how do I approach Him? Are there any other ‘gods’ in my life?
Bible Knowledge Question
What did the people of Israel do that angered the Lord?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your compassion towards us. Please continue to look after us and not let us stray away after other gods or distractions.
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