Today I read Hosea 7, where even though God helped Ephraim, they turned from God. Today I considered that God helps us and watches our response to His help.
Rebelling After God’s Help
Each time God was going to give Israel another chance, Ephraim and Samaria sinned (Hosea 7:1-16). God saw Ephraim’s and Samaria’s lying, stealing, and robbing. Ephraim committed evil to entertain the king and princes. None of them sought after God instead they rebelled against God. Even though God gave them strength, they turned from God and will be scorned in Egypt.
Questions and Thoughts for Today
God helps us and sees how we respond to His help. God wants us to admit that God helped us and praise the Lord. Ephraim did not admit God helped them and instead turned from God. It’s like they smacked the hand that had been feeding them. We can do the same thing when we don’t acknowledge that everything we have came from God and thank God for it.
What have you said or done lately thank God for your blessings?