I was in awe of the truths I found on Day 10 of the study. I am familiar with the concept of sin. I am familiar with God's sacrifice that atoned for our sin, my sin. Though I read things that I have heard about for years in church and have read about in the Word, my eyes and my heart were freshly reminded of humanity's sin issue as I read through Hosea chapter 9. Particularly, verses 9 and 15. As I read of Israel's sinful mess, I couldn't help but think that I am no better than Israel, or anyone else when it comes to a matter of man's sinfulness and a Holy God. Sin doesn't pick favorites...we're all guilty.
"They have deeply corrupted themselves
as in the days of Gibeah;
he will remember their iniquity;
he will punish their sins.
(v.9)
"Every evil of theirs is in Gilgal;
there I began to hate them.
Because of the wickedness of their deeds
I will drive them out of my house.
I will love them no more;
all their princes are rebels."
(v. 15)
I am so thankful for a Holy God and Father who allows us to repent of our sinfulness and return to his mercy, grace, and steadfast love day after day. I am thankful that despite my wretched sinful heart, his love for me will never change.
May our eyes always be open to our necessity for Christ and his sacrifice on the cross.
Thank you, sweet girl, for using your blog to address such eternally important issues. It shines your love for the Church and for Jesus! Keep it up! Love ya bunches!
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