Usually, humans are the ones who question God. Rants such as “how can a loving God allow my child to die or why do bad things happen to good people while the wicked continue to prosper” is par for the course. Yet, have you ever considered that God is scratching His head up in heaven daily, trying figure out the actions of his children? Disappointed by Israel, His chosen nation, one too many times, God finally had enough, saying “adios.”
According to Psalm 95:10, God’s patience wore thin. Expecting the parting of the Red Sea to transform hearts for a generation, the Lord’s miracles were quickly forgotten. Faithless acts, hungry stomachs and spoiled souls unleashed the wrath of God upon a generation, Psalm 95:11. Essentially, God vowed not to let this disobedient generation experience the promised land. Instead, the Jews wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, prevented from tasting a land filled with milk and honey.
This lesson is similar to the words of the prophet Isaiah 1:15-20. When followers become distracted by sin, God tunes out their prayers. Subsequently, the Lord is waiting for believers to humble themselves, admit their wrong doing and reason with Him in prayer. Then and only then will you experience God’s blessings, Isaiah 1:19. However, if anyone attempt to take a short cut, don’t be surprised if God says adios.
by Jay Mankus
