Tag: God relented
Thankful for Intercessors!
Scripture reading for January 25th: Exodus 28-32
Key Scriptures: Exodus 32:9-11, 14 “I have seen these people,” the Lord said to Moses, “and they are a stiff-necked people. Now leave Me alone so that My anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God. “O Lord,” he said, “why should Your anger burn against Your people whom You brought out of Egypt with great power and and a mighty hand? . . . .” “Then the Lord relented and did not bring on His people the disaster He had threatened.”
After the incident with the golden calf, God was angry at the idolatry and adultery of His people. He was ready to destroy them and start over. Moses stood in prayer and interceded for God’s mercy! God listened and relented!
Thankful for Christ’s intercession: God’s anger against our sin was laid on Jesus Christ, who prayed for us! “When they came to the place of the Skull, there they crucified Him, along with the criminals–one on His right and the other on His left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)