Ben was a young man born to Christian parents. He was a Christian until he went to the University where he joined a notorious cult group, who sustained their repugnant lifestyles through robbery. Ben’s parents were heart broken when they learnt of his plight. He became an offence to them. He rebuffed efforts to disengage him from the group. In one of the group’s failed robbery, Ben was arrested by the Police. While in the police custody, he heard the gospel and surrendered his life to Christ, to the delight of his parents. Are you living a sinful life? Sin is an offence to God. Learn from Ben’s experience and repent.

In our text, God had controversy with Israel for their rebellion against Him, having lavished His love and care on them. Friend, you offend God when you rebel against Him. You can only appease Him if, like Ben, you repent of your sins and surrender your life to Christ. Then, you will be His child, enjoy His blessings and inherit eternal life to be with Him in heaven. Why not repent today?