Israel (Jacob) struggled with God. He even physically wrestled with Him. How much like that do we do the very same thing. Our flesh desires for things we really don’t need but want and when we get a “No” answer from God, we pursue getting it our way without Him. This pursuit of self regardless of God’s approval is exactly the thing He calls sin. The key to all of this is in verse 6 of Hosea chapter 12. We must come back to God, die to selfish, ungodly desires, act with love, and practice justice. And most importantly depend on God, trusting Him to know what’s best for us, and being obedient to His commands. If you truly want to please the Master, you will show your love for Him, by imitating His character, and putting that love you have for Him into action. That’s what fulfilling our purpose is all about. It’s the only thing that will make us whole and complete. Depending on God satisfies our soul, but also keeps us moving forward, longing for more.
Read Hosea ch 12.
6 So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice, and always depend on Him.
Hosea 12:6
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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