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God Never Gave Up on Israel

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The story of Israel is not one of perfection, but of perseverance—on God’s part. Despite the people’s rebellion, forgetfulness, and repeated disobedience, God remained faithful. He was slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, a truth that echoes across the Old Testament.

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Take, for example, the golden calf incident in Exodus 32. After being miraculously delivered from Egypt, the Israelites quickly forgot the God who saved them. They demanded a new god, and Aaron fashioned a calf from gold. God’s wrath was kindled, but Moses interceded, and God relented. In the next chapter, He reveals His character:

“The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6).

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This description wasn’t just a one-time statement—it became the anthem of Israel’s hope. When they sinned again, the prophets and psalmists clung to it. Psalm 103:8 declares:

“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

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Even during Israel’s darkest days, this truth held firm. Through the judgments of the exile and the silence of 400 years before Christ’s birth, God’s covenant love remained. The prophet Joel urged the people to return to God, saying:

“Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love” (Joel 2:13).

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Fast forward to the New Testament, and we see this divine patience embodied in Jesus Christ. Sent first to the lost sheep of Israel (Matthew 15:24), He healed, taught, and forgave. Despite being rejected by many, He still wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41), longing to gather its people “as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings” (Matthew 23:37).

Even now, God’s patience continues—not just toward Israel, but toward all. As Peter writes:

“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise… but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish” (2 Peter 3:9).

This is the God of Israel: slow to anger, rich in mercy. A God who disciplines, yes, but never abandons. A God who promises restoration:

“I will heal their apostasy; I will love them freely, for my anger has turned from them” (Hosea 14:4).

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The story of Israel reminds us that we serve a God who does not give up, no matter how many times we falter. His love is steadfast. His mercy endures. And His grace, like His character, never changes.

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