Hosea 11 - Day 752

Hosea 11 - Day 752 (link to reading)

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Commentary (preachingsource.com): The book of Hosea is a testimony to love reaching beyond rejection. From the prophet’s love for Gomer, which was the basis for his purchase of his adulterous wife, to Yahweh’s self-expression of love for Israel in chapter 11, the theme of love is found repeatedly in Hosea. What one learns of Yahweh’s love by way of illustration in chapters 1-3 is expressed succinctly and clearly in chapter 11: Yahweh’s love is persistent in the face of opposition and rejection. It is this persistent love that is introduced as the basis for Yahweh’s dealings with Israel, and it is in the book of Hosea that one finds for the first time the notion that the relationship between Yahweh and Israel is founded on his love.

Application: Time after time, YHWH mercifully extends grace to His children who have repeatedly disobeyed Him.  Why?  Because God is love.

Prayer: Lord, help me to love others like You love them...