Hos:11
When Israel was a child, I loved him
And I called my son out of Egypt
As a father takes care, loves, teaches, provides, protects his own son, so has God Jehovah loved you. Is it not?
From life's first cry, you were in His palms, even beyond. From the time you were formed in your mother's womb as a cell, God Jehovah has kept you in the centre of the palm of His hands. Is it not? Even beyond He says - even before the foundations of the world was laid, He was mindful of you.
But when we thought we could make our own calls, we took over the driving seat. And immediately crashed and have fallen into the pit. He out of His just anger could have left us there. Is it not? Because of our rebellion and disobedience.
Oh how can I give you up Israel
How can I let you go?
My heart is torn within me
And my compassion overflows.
Oh just as a father keeps on loving his son, in fact He says, even if a father or mother forgets you, God Jehovah says, I will not leave you.
For I am God and not a mere mortal.
And that is how cross is meaningful. Infact He stooped down into that dirty ditch where we were indulged in, not knowing our plight, plucked us out and redeemed us, washed us clean by His blood and made us His own, the second time. Now we are doubly His.
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So beautiful🥹 Thank you
ReplyDeletePraising God our Father with you Ida
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