Doing an About Face

O. T. #2066  "Doing an About Face"

Nov. 12, 2021

Hosea 14

LET IT GLOW

O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy. (Psalm 107:1-2)

God has done so much for us. Don't we have so much for which to thank Him? Are we sharing His goodness with others?

Jesus is The Way. (John 14:6)

Jesus is the Bread of Life. (John 6:33)

Jesus is the Living Water. (John 4:10-14)

Jesus is the Giver of Rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)

Who is Jesus to you?

LET IT GROW

Hosea calls Israel to repent and be restored in this chapter. Hosea is begging his nation to turn from their idol worship and back to God worship.  Israel's wealth could not save them. Israel's idols could not save them. Assyria (Asshur) could not save them. Nor could their arm save them. Their only hope was in God alone.

Repentance and returning to the LORD is the only response to God's anger against sin. Have we looked into our heart lately? When we ask forgiveness of our sins, do we do an about face and change our ways? Are we obeying Jesus?

God is help to the helpless, hope to the hopeless, a Father to the fatherless. He is mercy to us sinners who do not deserve mercy.

While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Worthy is the Lamb who is holy, worthy of praise and glory and worship.

LET IT GO

In Christ alone my hope is found. I will glory in the power of the cross.

Bless His holy name, Savior Jesus, our Redeemer!