Hosea 13:2. “And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images if their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, ‘Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.’”
KISS THE CALVES. One time he was a power – exalted in pride Now he is an idolater – to God he has died One time a skilled craftsman – building the house of the Lord Now making idols – of metal and wood.
One time true worshippers, giving God what they had Now bowing down and kissing metal calves One time a green fig tree bringing glory to God Now like passing dew, blowing chaff, or a cloud.
One time they were nourishing and their barns were filled Now they are empty and their worship is stilled One time they were strong with God as their king Now weak as water not worth anything.
One time they were fruitful bringing God much glory Now they are like the dead at the end of a story
One time like a son in fellowship with his father Now like an alien going farther and farther.
One time strong warriors, like strong men in battle Now empty vessels that won’t even hold water How far can a nation or a person go astray – And expect God to help they when they don’t even pray.
“It is so strange that those whom Thou hast blessed, O God, should stoop to making such silly representations of deities. It would appear that the gods people bow to are representing attempts of men to exalt themselves with such foolish things to make it seem religious. I never want to see such a thing in any of the places I go. I only want to see my Lord Jesus Christ by the eyes of faith. Amen.”