Hosea 1:6. “And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, ‘Call her name Loruhamah: for I will have no more mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away.’” NO MORE MERCY.
It had gone too far – not just few things But everything righteous, godly, honorable and God-honoring Was gone –
Mercy had been shown year after year – but been spurned God had waited, promised, called and sent prophets but mercy – Was gone-
The armies were already marching, the goal was God’s people They came and came and kept coming – and conquered and took – Israel Was gone –
God is the same – He still calls out to His own people He still is willing to show mercy to a wandering child who – Was gone –
His promise is still true to those far away – “Return…” “Call upon Me in the day of trouble,” He is still waiting to restore – Those who were gone.
“O Lord God, how fearful it is for those who belong to Thee, to turn away from Thee. To be found out in the world as a prodigal must leave a terrible sense of failure and longing for the joy of the Lord again. I am feeling so bad for my brother and sister in Christ who just buried their son who had not returned to Thee. Lift them up some way Father, and also the wife and family he left for his wild journey into the world and the domain of Satan. Thou hast promised to be to the widows and orphans what they need. Please meet their needs today. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”