Scripture:
Hosea 6:6 "For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings."
Observation:
God was talking about His people whoring with other gods. He wanted His people to return to Him. Here we hear the heart of God for His people. He says He desires goodness more than sacrifice and knowing Him over burnt offerings. In other words, He wants relationship above religion.
Application:
God wants a relationship with us. He wants us to know Him more than He wants us to attend church on Sunday. Church attendance and everything that goes with it, does not guarantee we are right with God. Those things should be the result of knowing God. We should serve Him and want to grow in Him because we know Him, not so that he will be impressed by our sacrifice.
Prayer:
Lord, I want to know You. I want to hear Your voice and walk in Your paths. You desire goodness above sacrifice and knowing You above offerings. Help me to desire the same and to know You more each day. I love you Lord.
Yours,
Jeff
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