As we enter into the final verse of this prophecy of Hosea we do so looking back on many great themes of redemption, faithfulness, the sovereignty of God, His unending love and the result of turning our backs on Him.
Remember how it opens with ““The word of the Lord that came to Hosea”. Isn’t that needed today? Another Hosea? Well perhaps. But definitely a word from the Lord.
Are you carrying in your life a message from God? Has He spoken to you through the Bible, a prophetic word, a sermon?
If the answer is yes then now read this last verse:
“Who is wise? Let them realise these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.” (Hosea 14 v 9)
Do you realise what God is telling you?
You may be in difficult situation. The temptation may be to focus solely on the difficulty instead of asking for wisdom to know what to do and how to live in such a situation. Wisdom is found with God. Reading the Bible every day, meditation and receiving the Spirit’s presence is the path of wisdom.
When you sit with God and ask for wisdom you are sitting with someone who knows everything. He saw it and He made it. He had knowledge and He was able to practically apply that knowledge.
God’s people turn from reliance on idolatry and look to Him. They take heed to His instruction. They listen to His message. They carry this prophetic word from Hosea and apply it to their lives. Today and the next day and the next day we live for you. They are wise.
Missions Paul 