Reason for Delay

“For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery, lest you be wise in your own estimation, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; and thus all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, ‘The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove ungodliness from Jacob.’ And thus all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, ‘The Delivered will come from Zion, He will remove ungodliness from Jacob.’ And this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins.’ From the standpoint of the Gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God’s choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Romans 11:25-28

God delays returning to take us all home because He remains focused on His “chosen people,” the Jews! God is not thwarted by their hardened hearts! Softly He works to melt these hearts and one way He does this is by saving Gentiles -- right in front of His chosen people so they grow jealous of the Gentiles’ relationship with Him. Then God will decide when it is time!

“For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing. But He does according to His will in the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth; and no one can ward off His hand or say to Him, ‘What hast Thou done?’” Daniel 4:34b-35

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New Request: Nancy and Ed for peace and reconciliation. Ongoing Requests: Michael and Diane for travelling mercies; God’s grace on USA; Barb to find the new work God has for her; Billy and Michelle for recovery; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry, Bill, Denny, Gary, Michael, Adrian.