Hosea 12
As God continues to pass judgement on to both Israel and Judah, He uses Jacob as an example of someone who struggled with his sin (deception of his father and brother - Genesis 25 and Genesis 26:34-Genesis 28), yet returned to God (see also John MacArthur's commentary).
We all sin, yet we have a God who is so full of grace and mercy that He sent His Son to die for us so that we could have freedom from the sting of sin and death. We just need to turn from our sin towards God, and to submit to Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
The greatest gift of all time!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an amazing God You are that You are SO full of mercy and grace. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always. v6
As God continues to pass judgement on to both Israel and Judah, He uses Jacob as an example of someone who struggled with his sin (deception of his father and brother - Genesis 25 and Genesis 26:34-Genesis 28), yet returned to God (see also John MacArthur's commentary).
We all sin, yet we have a God who is so full of grace and mercy that He sent His Son to die for us so that we could have freedom from the sting of sin and death. We just need to turn from our sin towards God, and to submit to Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
The greatest gift of all time!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an amazing God You are that You are SO full of mercy and grace. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
