4:9-11
We find these sorts of verses hard to take. Often the line we take, consciously or subconsciously, is to say our understanding of God has advanced since these days, and to try and explain them away. But this is God’s word, so that actually isn’t an option if we truly believe this is the word of God. So let’s accept God’s word as it presents itself. God quite clearly claims responsibility for these things (this does not mean that no one else was responsible, when men commit evil men are guilty). Let’s imagine for a moment that man had never sinned, would any of these things have ever happened? No. Let’s imagine that Israel had been completely faithful to God, would any of these things have happened to her? No. Part of the explanation of these things is that they are a judgement upon Israel. Israel’s response should have been to realise something was wrong, repent and go to God for guidance.
4:12,13
But Israel refused to turn to God, so they would indeed meet with Him. Everyone will one day see God, either as saviour or as judge. The Lord is God Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, the One with all power and authority. A truly wise man listens to Him.
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