Song # 1694 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The prophet Hosea preached in the northern kingdom of Israel during troubled times before the fall of Samaria in 721 BC. We read in Hosea that God will bring devastation on the wicked and they will be destroyed when that day arrives. Although his message was written some 2,700 years ago, it is still very relevant to us today.
Sow for yourselves righteousness, and reap the fruit of unfailing love, for it is time to seek the Lord and shower righteousness on you (Hosea 10:12). But you have planted wickedness and you have reaped evil. You have eaten the fruit of deception, and depended on your own strength (Hosea 10:13). Because your wickedness is great, when that day dawns, wickedness will be completely destroyed (Hosea 10:15). The high places of wickedness will be destroyed (Hosea 10:8). And when I please, I will punish them (Hosea 10:10). My people are determined to turn from me. Even if they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them (Hosea 11:7). For I am God, and not man. The Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath (Hosea 11:9). They will follow the Lord (Hosea 11:10).
Thought for today: now is the time to invest in heaven.
Thought for the future: there’s only one way to heaven, but that’s all we need. Where will you spend your eternity?