Don’t Forget God

 Scripture:

“Israel has forgotten its Maker and built great palaces, and Judah has fortified its cities. Therefore, I will send down fire on their cities and will burn up their fortresses.”” ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭8‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Israel and Judah had rejected God and turned to worshiping idols. They had forgotten God. Because of that, God told them He was going to send down fire on their cities and burn up their fortresses. This was never God’s first plan for Israel and Judah, it was to get their attention and for them to turn back to Him because He wanted to bless them. God wanted to bless His people, but they refused to follow Him.

Application:

We can never take our relationship with God for granted. He has done so much for me. The passage above says that they built great palaces and fortified cities. We can do some good things apart from God, but we should always value Him and bring honor to Him. As for me, I don’t want to build something designed and built by myself. I want to build what God has for me and in the way He wants to do it. God is able! I need to always walk humbly before God and never turn from Him, then I can expect His blessings and favor.

Prayer:

Lord God, You are high and lifted up! You are great and glorious! You are victorious in all Your ways. You are faithful and true. You are my rock and my salvation. I appreciate You and I want to follow You well all the days of my life. Help me to build what You want, when You want, and teach me not to build something I desire. Let my steps be ordered by You.

Forever Yours,

Jeff