1-31-20 "When God Regrets"

I don't know about you, but I would be crushed if my Lord had spoken these words, "I regret", concerning me. Chosen for a purpose, but partial in obedience to His call? How devastating! We see this played out in Numbers 31 and 1 Samuel 15; First with Moses, who was commanded to purge the evil of the Midianites of the land, but they spared SOME. By refusing to rid Israel of an irritant to GOD, it later became an irritant to ISRAEL.With Saul, he had been commanded to destroy ALL the Amalekites, but out of fear of his people, he took them captive instead. Later we see these 'captives' raid their homes, capturing their wives and children [1 Samuel 30]Sin passes down. Sin permeates. Sin destroys.One act of obedience can taint an entire generational line, a never ending cycle of disobedience, bad choices and even worse results.What if YOU have been chosen to sever those ties and cover your bloodline by the Blood of Jesus? Have you been called to purge yourself of "rotten fruit"? Like Priscilla Shirer's fruit flies, if not dealt with, the pesky irritants have a way of coming back; this time harder to get rid of, than before."Today's difficulties are often a result of yesterday's disobedience. Is there a problem you're contending with today that's an extension of a difficulty someone else didn't fully conquer in the past?" #LessonsfromGideonPray to remove resentment from mistakes of the past, sever any ties of emotional lies, forgive to be forgiven, shake free of enemy bondage, determine to serve God in full obedience and surrender, walk in your new Christ identity. It's a new day and a fresh start!