That was a pretty good post. Thanks - and Amen.
Let me not count that as a cause for a stiff (red :-) neck, but as a confirmation that the Lord has been talking sense. Yes He’d have the right to condemn this world in an instant, but to do that is not where His heart is. And so he renews our strength even beyond our own belief, while moving our hearts toward His by His grace and mercy. The result is a pinch play that defeats Satan and raises glory to God.