Today I read Hosea 9, where God reveals part of Israel’s punishment for their sins. Today I considered that God will take away blessings to punish his children.
Part of Israel’s Punishment
Isreal will not be rejoicing with joy because their punishment is coming (Hosea 9:1-17). Israel was like fresh fruit but is now corrupt, loving abominations and false gods, and committing wickedness in Gilgal. Israel will lose their glory, be under Egypt and Assyria again, not enjoy God’s feast days, and lose their children.
Questions and Thoughts for Today
God can take away joyful times with him in feasting and also the blessing of children. God took these things away from Israel after what happened in Gilgal. God can do the same to us if we continuously do not put God first. God can take away our joy and not give us the blessing of children.
Have you ever seen someone lose their joy or a child after not putting God first?