Happy Easter! Thank God that God loves us so much that he sent his son to die for us. Jesus Christ came to earth, did miracles, died and rose from the grave, all so that we might have life and life more abundantly.

Today I read Hosea 14, where Israel is called to repent from their sins. Today I considered that abundant life comes after repentance.

Repent and Reap Blessings

Israel is told to stop sinning, and God will bless them (Hosea 14:1-8). Israel is to stop thinking the work of their hands is more important than God and have nothing to do with idols. God will water Israel so it grows like the lily. Israel will thrive like olive trees, corn, and fruit of vine.

Questions and Thoughts for Today

God gives blessings and favor for turning to God and turning from sin. Blessings can be in the form of things like land and increased prosperity or positive impacts to your life like better health, peace, longer life, and much more.

What blessing have you seen someone receive after they stopped sinning?