ABANDONED
Hosea 1:8-9
"Now when [Gomer] had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore a son. Then God said: 'Call his name Lo-Ammi, for you are not my people and I will not be your God.' "
How sad. This is such a tragic story. I don't like to think of being abandoned by God. Israel had known the blessings of Almighty God. But they chose to walk away from those blessings and from the God who gave them. The consequences just keep getting worse. First was Jezreel – scattered. Then was Lo-Ruhamah – not pitied or no mercy. Then came Lo-Ammi, which means "not my people." The nation had abandoned God so God abandoned them, and their future is bleak. I hear sorry stories of children who have been abandoned by their parents. Being abandoned leaves deep scars. But nothing can compare to being abandoned by God. When He says, "You are not my people and I will not be your God," there is a sense of total separation. I am so glad for God's promises to the person who continues to walk in His ways. To that person, God says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). I can rest in the assurance of His faithfulness when I continue to walk in faith in the Lord Jesus, who said, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20b). I am His child and He will never abandon or disown me. Hallelujah!!! But this serves as a solemn reminder of what can happen when a person walks away from their faith.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: People who abandon their faith will be abandoned by Him and suffer the consequences.
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Have an accepted and secure day. Love you.
Hosea 1:8-9
"Now when [Gomer] had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore a son. Then God said: 'Call his name Lo-Ammi, for you are not my people and I will not be your God.' "
How sad. This is such a tragic story. I don't like to think of being abandoned by God. Israel had known the blessings of Almighty God. But they chose to walk away from those blessings and from the God who gave them. The consequences just keep getting worse. First was Jezreel – scattered. Then was Lo-Ruhamah – not pitied or no mercy. Then came Lo-Ammi, which means "not my people." The nation had abandoned God so God abandoned them, and their future is bleak. I hear sorry stories of children who have been abandoned by their parents. Being abandoned leaves deep scars. But nothing can compare to being abandoned by God. When He says, "You are not my people and I will not be your God," there is a sense of total separation. I am so glad for God's promises to the person who continues to walk in His ways. To that person, God says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). I can rest in the assurance of His faithfulness when I continue to walk in faith in the Lord Jesus, who said, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20b). I am His child and He will never abandon or disown me. Hallelujah!!! But this serves as a solemn reminder of what can happen when a person walks away from their faith.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: People who abandon their faith will be abandoned by Him and suffer the consequences.
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Have an accepted and secure day. Love you.
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