possess the land, so He upbraids us. There is the land, the kingdom, why
4. Earnestness.—God's words are all sincere. They are not the language of duplicity or pretence. He means what He says, and He says what He manes. 'Ye will not come to me!' 'How often would I have gathered the children!' 'O that thou hadst known!' 5. Sorrow.—It is not at random that god says, How long? His are not mere words of course. 'It grieves Him at His heart.' Every moment's continuance in unbelief is vexing and grieving the Spirit. 6. Upbraiding.—As He upbraided Israel with being slack to go in and possess the land, so He upbraids us. There is the land, the kingdom, why do ye not go in? The door is open; the way is clear. 7. Warning.—As He warned the judges and princes in Israel, so does He us. How long will ye deal unjustly? He said to them. How long will ye persist in your unrighteousness and unbelief? He says to us. The day of grace is ending. The day of wrath is coming. Be warned. Flee from the wrath to come.