When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me. Hosea 13:6 God had brought the Israelites up out of Egypt into the wilderness. While they were in the wilderness, He provided for all of their needs. They did not have to work hard to get the... Continue Reading →
Hosea 12:6 Waiting For God
But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always. Hosea 12:6 Jacob was the man whose family God chose to become His nation of people. In the beginning of Jacob's time, he fought with an angel to get God's blessings. He had to wait for God to... Continue Reading →
Hosea 11:4 Like A Loving Father
I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them. Hosea 11:4 God had chosen Israel and made them His people and nation. He showed them kindness and love. He would lift... Continue Reading →
Hosea 10:12 Seek The LORD
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 Hosea was describing Israel and how they had been a growing, powerful nation, but had chosen to walk away from... Continue Reading →
Hosea 9:2 The Food & Wine Will Fail
Threshing floors and winepresses will not feed the people; the new wine will fail them. Hosea 9:2 Hosea was telling the people of Israel to not rejoice. They had been found guilty of committing many sins and rejecting God. Punishment was coming to them. Many in Israel felt that because their crops were so good,... Continue Reading →