God's Awesome Grace

Scripture:

Hosea 6:1 "Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but He will heal us; He has injured us but He will bind up our wounds".

Observation:

Hosea had been talking about the judgment of the Lord that was coming on Israel for their hard-hearted rebellion against God. In the midst of the continual talk of destruction that is coming upon them he throws in this little interlude. He tells the people to return to the Lord and, even though he has torn you up, he will heal you. He understands that God always responds to a heart of repentance. He understood the grace of God.

Application:

God loves his children so much! He is amazing! Many times when we mess things up, we hesitate on coming to the Lord in humility and repenting. Hosea, though he knew the judgment of God, knew the grace of God as well. We must come to the understanding that God loves us and that as we turn toward Him, He turns toward us in love, not judgment. He waits for us to make a move, but He helps us make it, so that He may demonstrated His grace to us.

Prayer:

Lord, as You are quick to forgive, teach me to be quick to forgive. As You simply wait for your children to turn around, teach me the same. Your grace is amazing! You love for us is incredible. You are the best! Thank You for loving me, even when I make mistakes. Thank You for showing me Your love and grace.

Love,
Jeff