I’ve been reading in Hosea about God’s faithfulness to his people despite their constant worship of other idols. He was calling them to “10:12break up” their unplowed ground & sow righteousness to reap the fruit of unfailing love. It is time to see the Lord until he comes(11:2).”It seemed the more they were called, the more they went away” From him. The ground of their hearts was so hard, good seed was unable to penetrate & grow as they drifted further, and further away from God & their promise.
As I continued to read there was a phrase that really popped regarding plowing of the land and our hearts, “Because you have depended on your own strength”.
Wow!
I thought about how many times have I’ve depended on my own strength causing me to be so closed off to the miracle that is performed everyday as I take in each breath of life. Sometimes I wonder how the Isrealiest could be so naive to God’s love & power, yet I too have depended on my own comforts & strengths. The past couple of months I’ve struggled with the same idol as God’s ask of me was greater than I could comprehend.
The Israelites have become a source of self awareness as I too have wander in the wilderness. I know in the moment my flesh will cling to my own understanding, yet I will continue on the journey to my promise. I will allow God to take me back to the place where HE found me & healed my wounds. In that place I gain the clarity needed to forge through my doubts and insecurities. I understand the idol of self will destroy my connection with God, so will gladly surrender.
These ancient writings are more than just words on a page, they have become a roadmap of guidance and hope as God stretches me in new places. The words jump out of the page, grasping my heart as I question the meaning and how I can apply the information to my life.
For I know that “(4:14)a people without understanding will come to ruin…(5:6)When they go with their flocks and hearts to seek the Lord, they will not find him; he has withdrawn himself”
The prophet goes on to say, “Who is wise? Let them realize 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.”
I know my fruitfulness comes only from God as I sit at his feet to gain clarity and understanding for my journey. He offers the same graces to all who are willing to walk with HIM.
I know our time is short as prophesy is unfolding before my eyes. My hope is through my writings I can help others gain clarity. I am a simple person who desires for God to dwell in my life through all that I do. If you are without hope our God will answer quickly, HE loves you dearly and desires “that everyone be saved and come to the knowledge of truth.” (1Tim 2:4)
Real Mom of 5 