Seest Thou How Ahab Humbleth Himself?

1 Kings 21:25, 29
"But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.... Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house."


There is no word that can fully encompass the depth and magnitude of God's unfathomable mercy. After stating plainly that Ahab was unlike any other on his wanton wickedness, selling himself in order that he might work evil in God's sight (in other words, not trying to hide it at all, but throwing it rebelliously in God's face), after all that, despite all that, God showed mercy on this wicked king.


The consequences of sin remain and the punishment was still dealt. However because of his humility, Ahab himself was spared. This truly is incredible. 


Today, dwell on God's mercy. Think back on the sins He has forgiven, the sins He has borne and taken your punishment for. How can I say thank you today?