Do We?

O. T. #2061  "Do We?"

Nov. 4, 2021

Hosea 12-Part 3

Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually. (verse 6)

LET IT GLOW

Here is a wonderful and much needed psalm by David.

Psalm 103:1-4 says, Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies.

Do you know what the word bless means in Hebrew? It means to kneel; to bless God (as an act of adoration); praise; thank.

How often do we kneel before God in our prayer closet  to praise  and adore Him, as well as thank Him?

Do we:

• thank God for all He has done for us, and not take them for granted?
• recognize that He forgives all our sins?
• believe it is He that heals all our diseases?
• express our gratitude for His redeeming our life from destruction?
• know that God gives us His faithful love and compassionate tender mercies?

How great is our God! We, who deserve hell and punishment for our sins, receive mercy daily because of Jesus Christ. A snap of His finger and we would perish. We have so much to be thankful for, don't we?

LET IT GROW

If only Israel had done like Hosea spoke of in our key verse. If only they would have come back to God in repentance of their idolatry. If only they would have acted lovingly and in justice toward others. If only they had always depended upon their God. If only...

Are we in the same boat?

How about our waiting? Do we wait on God continually? Are you waiting on Him to answer a prayer, move in your situation?

Wait means to bind together (by twisting); collect; to expect; look; tarry; patiently.

Folks, I know that God is faithful, so let us continually look for and expect Him to do that thing we need. Now the patiently part is what I always have to work on. How about you?

LET IT GO

He makes a way when there seems no way.

Praise and thank God for what He is going to do.

Thank Him for His lovingkindness and mercy.