So, why do we constantly ask, " what on earth is god doing?" seems like a pretty logical question. the problem is that god works in an absurd way. Saves the world by being born in a barn, becoming a carpenter, and dieing a criminals death. pretty absurd. Throughout the bible god worked in ways that seem absolutely crazy. why should i expect anything different in my life and how he works with me?

So, used to when people won wars, they thought it meant that it was whose god was stronger conquered the people. With that said, God was not concerned about his reputation over the growth of His people. Jeremiah 33:24 " have you noticed that these people are saying, " The lord has rejected the two kingdoms he chose?" People God allowing the conquring of israel and Judah as God's rejection of them and his weakness over other Gods. God didn't consider that something to be worried about though, since the development of the hearts of his love was more important.

god didn't just forgive us, rather he took our shame and put it on his own shoulders so we do not have to live in shame any longer. from the begining to now, God is willing to bear shame. Why do we live in shame and live quiet complacent lives?