After the accusations from God and a prophecy of their upcoming judgment we have a welcome reprieve. Who is speaking is not clear but the call is. And even though it is short-lived we are for now, today, meditating on these words of hope:-
“Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” (Hosea 6 v 1-3)
Is there anything more beautiful than these words?!
You can stand in prayer today on these very words. You can make any one of these 7 declarations or indeed all of them.
He will heal us.
He will bind up our wounds.
He will revive us.
He will restore us.
He will bring us into His presence.
He will appear.
He will come to us.
Do you also see the Messianic image? On the third day …
This is the prayer of the prodigal who has come to their senses.
This is the prayer of those who have not been fully devoted to God.
This is our prayer.
God is the healer and sustainer of our life.
Where is the prophet today calling the Church to return to the Lord?
The reason the world does not yet know God is because the Church needs to know Him first. Where is the prophet today calling the Church into the intimacy with the Lord?
Where is the prophet today calling the Church to a fresh expectation for a season of blessing? To pray for such. God will appear. He will come as sure as the dawn rising every day. He will come in due season, at the right time and for growth and blessing.
Let the prophet rise today and bring a fresh clarion call. Can you hear that call?
Missions Paul 