Message Through Hosea

The LORD gave this message to Hosea son of Beeri during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah, and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. Hosea 1:1 NLT

Hear the word of the LORD, O people of Israel! The LORD has brought charges against you, saying: "There is no faithfulness, no kindness, no knowledge of God in your land. Hosea 4:1 NLT

The Holy Spirit speaks to the people of the Northern Kingdom—Israel or Ephraim—through Hosea for fifty years. He uses Hosea’s life and marriage to a harlot to influence His people—to show them their own way. My people consult their wooden idol, and their diviner's wand informs them; for a spirit of harlotry has led them astray, and they have played the harlot, departing from their God. Hosea 4:12. Through all the prophesies of Hosea, God does not give up on His chosen people—Israel. God declares… I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath. Hosea 11:9. God shows His love and mercy to Israel. May we all heed the advice given to Israel. Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. Hosea 14:9 NLT. May we be wise and understand these things.  

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, give us wisdom and understanding that we would live to please You and honor You in all that we think, say and do.

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