Song # 2013 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The prophet Hosea preached in the northern kingdom of Israel, and was concerned about the idolatry of the people and their faithlessness towards God. Here we read in chapter 4 about the charge against Israel.
Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites, because the Lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land “There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgement of God in the land” (Hosea 4:1). “There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery, they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed” (Hosea 4:2). “Because of this the land mourns, and all who live in it waste away. The beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the fish of the sea are dying” (Hosea 4:3). “But let no man bring a charge, let no man accuse another, for your people are like those who bring charges against a priest” (Hosea 4:4). “You stumble day and night, and the prophets stumble with you” (Hosea 4:5). “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests, because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children” (Hosea 4:6).
Thought for today: ask God for a new heart, and a new start in life.
Thought for the future: the Gospel is priceless, yet it is free to everyone. Where will you spend your eternity?