DAILY INSPIRATION Saturday August 19. 2023.
AUGUST SCRIPTURE: AMOS 9V11-15.
THEME: “RESTORATION”
HOPE & RESTORATION SERIES
DAY 19: SATURDAY AUGUST 19. 2023.
TODAY’S INSPIRATION: HOSEA 3V1-5.
“1 Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine.
2 So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer of barley, and an half homer of barley:
3 And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.
4 For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim:
5 Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.” (KJV)
INSPIRATION NOTE:
In Hosea 3:1-5, the prophet Hosea’s personal experience serves as a powerful metaphor for God’s unconditional love and relentless pursuit of His people. This passage showcases the redeeming qualities of love and highlights the reconciliation between God and His unfaithful people.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your unwavering love and faithfulness towards us. As we reflect on the story of Hosea, we are reminded of your relentless pursuit of your people, even in the midst of our unfaithfulness.
Lord, just as you commanded Hosea to love and redeem his unfaithful wife, we pray that you would pour out your love and redemption upon us. Help us to see our own unfaithfulness and turn back to you, our true source of fulfillment and joy.
Give us the strength to let go of our idols and put our trust in you alone. May we experience the deep restoration and reconciliation that Hosea and Gomer experienced, as a reflection of your abundant grace and mercy.
Thank you for your everlasting love and the assurance that you will never give up on us. Help us to live in the fullness of your love and to share it with others.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
