July 05, 2016: SOAP #2406: Hosea 2-5; Hebrews 2

Scripture: Hosea 3:4 For the Israelites will live for many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred stones, without ephod or idol. 5 Afterwards the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days.

Observation: Since Israel became a nation in 1948, many Jews have returned to their homeland. The verse above does not say they will return and seek their homeland, but “return and seek the LORD their God and David their king.” I am thinking there is a great difference. I am thinking that we have yet to see the revival referred to in these verses.

Application: As elections are coming for the USA, we need to be careful what we seek. We should not be seeking candidates for office; we should not be seeking a president; we should be seeking the LORD God! God has not promised to save our government, but He has promised to save His church! God knows what is needed for His church to be ready.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you have not called me to be a recluse but you have called me to be salt and light in the world around me. I want to be seeking your face. I want to be hearing your heart. Then lead me to vote for the candidate who is most inclined to do your will. Amen

Pastor Leon
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