Bible in a Year: Genesis 4142; Matthew 12:123
[Nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:39 Today's Scripture & Insight:
Whats one thing you cant give up? the radio host asked. Listeners called in with some interesting answers. Some mentioned their families, including a husband who shared memories of a deceased wife. Others shared they cant give up on their dreams, such as making a living in music or becoming a mother. All of us have something we treasure dearlya person, a passion, a possessionsomething we cant give up.
In the book of Hosea, God tells us that He wont give up on His chosen people Israel, His treasured possession. As Israels loving husband, God provided her with everything she needed: land, food, drink, clothing, and security. Yet like an adulterous spouse, Israel rejected God and sought her happiness and security elsewhere. The more God pursued her, the further she drifted away (Hosea 11:2). However, though she had hurt Him deeply, He would not give her up (v. 8). He would discipline Israel so as to redeem her; His desire was to re-establish His relationship with her (v. 11).
Today, all Gods children can have the same assurance: His love for us is a love that will never let us go (Romans 8:3739). If weve wandered from Him, He yearns for us to return. When God disciplines us, we can be comforted that its a sign of His pursuit, not of His rejection. We are His treasure; He wont give up on us.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love that never gives up on me. Help me to love You wholeheartedly.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Hump day is finally over! Well, almost for me. Payroll issues today and we are still getting checks printed.
Hope your week is going well.