1. When Jeshurun rejects God (15-25)

Jeshurun was God's pet name for Israel. Ironically, it means 'the upright one.' When God's people give their hearts to idols that are not gods at all, then God will pour his love and grace on people who are no people. This promise looks forward to God's saving grace poured out on the Gentiles (Ro 10:19). God hoped that his people Israel would become jealous and return to him. When God's great love for his people is rejected, his love turns to wrath; he punishes those he loves in order to lead them to repentance.

2. I have wounded and I will heal (26-47)

God's dilemma is that the wicked nations don't know that they are only instruments in God's hand to punish his people. Their arrogance is groundless. But someday they will know, for he will judge the wicked nations and take vengeance on his enemies. He will make atonement for his land and his people. He wounds his own people so that they will repent and be healed. God wounds so that he may heal; he puts to death so that he may bring to life (39).

Application: Lord, thank you for your tough love; help me to repent before your word daily.
One Word: These are not idle words (47)