Hard Ground

 Scripture:

“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.” ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Hosea gives God’s people a word from the Lord in this passage. His entire life had been in illustration of Israel’s cheating on their relationship with God like an adulteress would cheat on her husband. Here he tells them it’s time to sow righteousness and reap love. He tells them to break up their hard ground and seek the Lord until He comes and gives them righteousness.

Application:

There comes a time when we have to seek the Lord afresh in our lives. There are seasons where we grow hardened and do what we want without really seeking Him. We must realize that we are living in the last days and that our walk with God is the most important thing in the world right now. We must be hearing His voice and living according to His will at this moment in history.

Prayer:

Father, break up any hard ground in me this morning. Let my heart and life be pliable and usable for Your kingdom. Heal my body, which is fighting because of something I ate on mission for You in Dominican Republic. Enable me to walk according to Your ways and to seek You now more than ever. Let me not grow content with where I am, but draw nearer to You each day.

Yours,

Jeff