Romans 11:21, If God Spared Not the Natural Branches

Romans 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.

When Israel departed from God, they were lovingly wooed to come back to God. In Israel’s history, God sent many prophets especially during the time of Israel’s divided kingdom to rebuke and reproof their waywardness. God sent afflictions their way especially by way of famines and foreign invaders to arrest their attention to come back to Him.

Israel’s history sets an example for the people of God in the church age. Having received forgiveness of sins through the atoning work of Jesus Christ, we must not go back to the old life. If we choose to disobey God, to transgress His laws, like Israel, God’s chastening will surely come.

It behooves us to repent quickly and come back to Him. If God spared not Israel, He will deal with us the same way. Dear

Dear brethren, you may be drifting away from God and He knows. As you read this text, may it cause you to come back to Him. Amen.