The Old Testament book of Hosea is the story of God's faithful love for His unfaithful people. In what seems strange to us, the Lord commanded Hosea to marry a woman who would break her marriage vows and bring grief to him ( Hosea 1:2-3). After she desert Hosea for other men, the Lord told him to take her back - a picture of "the love of the Lord for the children of Israel, who look to other gods" (3:1)
Later, Hosea was called upon to tell the Israelite that because their rebellion against the Lord, they would be carried away into captivity by a foreign power. " Tumult shall arise among your people, and all your fortresses shall be plundered" (10:14).
Yet in the midst of their sin and punishment, the grace of God toward His people was never exhausted. In a grace filled exhortation, He said: "Sow for yourselves righteousness on you." (10:12).
Even when we have "ploughed wickedness" and "reaped iniquity" (10:13), God does not stop loving us. Whatever our situation today, we can turn to the Lord and find forgiveness to make a new start, His love never fails!!!!
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