Saturday 26 Mar 2022

March 26: Hosea 6:1-3

Key Verse: Hosea 6:1
Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

Devotion:
How many times have you commented on how God has done something to you or has allowed something to happen to you – you know, like blaming God for something bad in your life! Whilst I cannot remember doing so outwardly for as long as I can remember, I do know I have thought such thoughts inwardly!

These are the words of Hosea the prophet who was sent to try and talk some sense into the people of Israel, or Ephraim & Judah as they were known to some. The words are saved here for us to show how the people had lost their faith and trust in God and were blaming God for what was happening in their lives – something which is all to easy when we are in troubled times!

But just how much of it is down to whom? When we take a step back and get things into context, we will see so much proof and witness to the fact God does not let anyone down and remains the one constant in our lives. So why do bad things happen? Take a look around you and tell me what you see? Do you see a bunch of people working to make your life better, or do you see a bunch of people trying to make their own lives better and not always thinking about others?

We are constantly competing in this world and, sadly, many people don’t think of others but focus on themselves. When they do that, someone has to lose out. If we continue to try and follow what God has encouraged us to do, we will be obeying His will in our lives but could well be going against what some people want. They then turn against us, maybe without realising it, and we get into trouble; not because of God, but in spite of Him.

Points to Ponder:
Do you blame God when things go bad?

Do you realise where the bad things come from?