Scripture:
“My God will reject the people of Israel because they will not listen or obey. They will be wanderers, homeless among the nations.”
Hosea 9:17 NLT
Observation:
Hosea declares to Israel that they have sinned and continue in their evil ways of worshiping other gods at the altars made for the worship of Jehovah. God says He has had enough of it and He will reject them because they haven’t listened to Him or obeyed Him. He says they will be wanderers and homeless among the nation.
Application:
God is a god of incredible love and mercy. He will continue to chase after someone for an amazingly long time, but when they refuse Him long enough, He will give them over to their desires and allow them to experience the consequences of their disobedience. He does this, hoping they will return to Him completely and follow Him.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, I pray today for those who have rejected You and turned away from You to do their own thing. May they see the error of their ways and turn back to follow You. Let the prodigals feel the weight of their disobedience and come running home to You. Use consequences, use whatever it takes, but bring them home I pray.
Your Son,
Jeff
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