2 Kings 12-14

It took me about 12 minutes to read this passage. After reading of the generations of Israel who repeatedly reject God's law, and looked to gods of their own design, I wonder why God stayed with them. In 13:23 God gives his reason; "..out of respect for his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." God's promises are not at all like the promises people tend to make. I've seen promises made that are based upon continued faithfulness on the part of the one receiving the promise. When that faithfulness is broken the promise maker feels free to give up their promise. God makes his word sure forever. We can take comfort in that truth.
Stuart