Play It Again, Sam

The period of the Judges lasted for about 400 years. That is about the same length of time since Jamestown and Plymouth Rock’s settlements were established and 150 years longer than the thirteen original colonies declared independence from Great Britain. God is so merciful and patient with all of us. Have you been like me before and threatened you kids with a “You do that one more time and I’m going to……”? Maybe you sounded more like, “Don’t try me or you’re going to end up in timeout?” We really don’t understand how patient and merciful our God is with us! Instead of saying “Play it Again, Sam”, He said, “That’s it! No more! You’ve made your bed, now sleep in it!” Well, it wasn’t exactly those words, but He turned them over to their rebellious choices and consequences until they “genuinely” repented. What is “genuine” repentance? What did it look like for Israel in Judges 10? What does it look like for us in 2024? What does it look like for Shelbyville Community Church? What does it look like for you and me? We won’t be blowing any trumpets tomorrow, but we will let the Holy Spirit apply this passage to our lives. Hoping to see you tomorrow.