When God Changes His Mind

Scripture:

Exodus 32:14 "So the Lord changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had threatened to bring on his people."

Observation:

When Moses was on the mountain receiving the ten commandments, God's people made themselves a god out of gold in the form of a calf.  He got very angry with them and told Moses he was going to destroy them.  Moses interceded for the people and in this verse we see God changed his mind about what he was going to do to them.

Application:

Moses interceded for his people, who were very wrong in what they did.  He stood up for them, even though they didn't deserve it.  He stood before God on behalf of a sinful people who had forsaken everything he had taught them.  May God help us to value people enough to stand up for them before the Lord.   May God help us love people enough to intercede for them.

Prayer:

Lord, help me to love people like You do and to follow the example of Moses when they mess up.  I want to represent You well.  Please guide me.  Show me when to intercede and when to let things go.  Teach me to pray.

Yours,
Jeff