June 17, 2023
Passage Read: Daniel 12 - Hosea 3
Meditation Verse: Hosea 3:1
Thought
The Lord loves the Israelites, even though they pay no attention to Him, but lavish their affections on other gods. The Lord doesn't stop loving Israel, even though she doesn't deserve His love. How does that not break their hearts and bring them back to Him in humility, recognizing that they don't deserve in the least His mercy?
Application
I was chosen by the Lord and saved by Christ for no good reason. Though I am loved beyond my imagination, how can I ever be prideful? I didn't deserve this incredible kindness, so all I can do is respond in dumbfounded humility, gladly honoring Him and giving myself completely in obedience to His Will.