Fellas,
I don't know about you, but I am feeling some changes happening in the lives of the men of The Alliance. Good changes, that have resulted from growth, not changes as a result of desperation. Good work men. I'm looking forward to the testimonies. If you have experienced an area of growth in your life, please let me know.
This week we read about the life of Hosea. Hosea is a prophet, just like Isiaah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, however, unlike the previous 4, we see insights of Hosea's personal life. He married a "ho." Yep, a nasty "ho." Of course in the Bible, she is called a "prostitute," but we know it's a "ho!" Hosea marries a woman named Gomer.....not Pyle, just Gomer......okay, some of you may not get that joke. Moving on.
Hosea is instructed by God to marry this woman. God knows she is a prostitute and Hosea knows she is a prostitue, and he marries her anyway. After they are married, Gomer gives birth to three kids over a period of time. She then leaves Hosea and goes back to her old ways. Sound familiar? How many times has God blessed you to overcome a temptation or situation and you go right back to the same old tricks again.
Gomer leaves Hosea and Hosea goes to find her in the streets. He finds her and pays a hefty price to get her back from her pimp. He loves her more than he did to begin with and they live happily ever after. God said of Hosea's love, "So will I love my people. They have gone Whoring after other people and nations. I will find them, bless them, and love them more.
The relationship with Hosea and Gomer was one-sided. Where is your relationship with God one-sided? Hit me back.
Your reading for this week:
Monday: Hosea 1-3
Tuesday: Hosea 4-6
Wednesday: Hosea 7-8
Thursday: Hosea 9-11:11
Friday: Hosea 11:12-14
Saturday: Joel 1-3
Sunday: Review
Enjoy the reading.
Leading men, changing lives, bringing strength, impacting people.....Alliance Strong!
Koop
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