For the Iniquity of the Amorite Is Not Yet Complete
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For the Iniquity of the Amorite Is Not Yet Complete
Many Christians find it hard to wait for God’s timing — for God to do things according to His wisdom, purpose, and timing. We can even get anxious and imagine that God will not answer our prayers — or keep His word. To get an idea of how God has done things in the past, we need to gather some clues from His word. The first promise of a Savior was given in the Garden of Eden — and finally fulfilled thousands of years later in Jesus.
To point to God’s absolute control, Galatians 4:4-5 says,
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
Not only was Jesus born at the right time, but He died at the right time. Romans 5:6 says,
For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
We also see a precise example of God’s timing and purpose in Genesis 15, which tells us about God promising the Promised Land to Abram. God put Abram in a deep sleep and let him know that his descendants would be slaves for 400 years — but after that God would punish Egypt, set the Israelites free, letting them go with many possessions.
But — why 400 years? Genesis 15:16 says,
Then in the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet complete.
God was giving the Amorites time to complete their “iniquity”.
One might say the same thing about God’s final judgment day. God is allowing the world to “complete” their “iniquity”. We might feel anxious about all the evils in this world — but God is in control. God knows when His judgment day will come “at the right time”.
As we show our faith and love through trust and obedience, we say, “Hallelujah! LORD, You do all things well.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods.
Pray for our country.
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… Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus …
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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