Hosea 12:1. “Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.” FEEDETH ON WIND. Stop for a minute and think back to the start: A twin showing a desire to get on with life while still in the womb Reaching out a hand in the wet darkness Finding other life and holding on – you had strength even then.
Stop and remember that distant time: Deception it was true – yet God gave you promises in the night God prospered you and you returned a prince “A prince with God” and you were numbered among the mighty
Stop and consider that wrestling match: God visited you – His messenger in power held you fast You asked and he answered – the limping walk a reminder God is not done with you yet and He went with you.
Stop and review that place above all others: The stone pillar, the ladder, the angels of God – heaven itself That was the house of God – you were there – God was there You returned to Bethel – the memorials – the memories are there.
You have the blood of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in your veins: You have a pedigree, a heritage, a name to live up to The wind you feed on, that you chase all day It has nothing for you – that wind is only sound – no substance.
Leave the deceitful wind that promises much and gives nothing Leave the things you have chased after for so long You will never catch them – they are not real – there is really nothing there Return to the Lord God of hosts – Remember Him!
“How gracious and longsuffering of Thee, O God, to not abandon those for whom Thou hast longed for. Surely there are people who have been chasing the wind who realize there is nothing there. By Thy grace and Gospel, bring them into our sphere of influence in some way that we may pass on the truth of the hope that lieth in us. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”