#soap # Ezekiel 20 ## Title: The Amazing Patience of God ## Scripture: (Ezekiel 20:39) “‘As for you, O house of Israel, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Each of you go and serve your idols, if you will not listen to me. But my holy name will not be profaned again by your sacrifices and your idols. (NET) ## Observation: Imagine you knew someone who constantly stole from you. Every. Single. Time. They were constantly taking advantage of your kindness and forgiveness. How long would it take before you gave up on a relationship with them? Would you say, “I know you are constantly stealing from me, but you will understand how bad that is one day. One day you will figure it out.” I don’t know many people who could do that for very long. God is not like us. He tells the nation of Israel He will not give up on them. He knows they will eventually turn to Him. Wow! The amazing grace and patience of the LORD is overwhelming. ## Application: Take a moment to think about how much patience God has had with you over your life. Thank Him for it. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your amazing grace and patience.