Today I read Hosea 12, where God says he will return Israel’s sin back to them. Today I considered that God wants justice for those wronged by people continuously doing wrong.
Israel’s Sin Returned to Them
The Lord is formally accusing Israel of deceit and saying Israel will pay for their behavior (Hosea 12:1-14). Jacob also know as Israel wrestled in the womb and wrestled as an adult until he won and got a blessing from an angel. Jacob talked and pleaded to God. Israel should return to God and behave with love and justice. God freed them from slavery in Egypt, sent a prophet to protect them, and had them remember the days living in tents through festivals. Israel gained riches through deceit, and worshiped and sacrificed to other gods. God is angered and will return Israel’s guilt on Israel.
Questions and Thoughts for Today
God wants justice for all people and will get it from those continuously doing wrong. God does give grace and mercy to his children, but those that continue to do wrong things will get punished. We are to remember to behave with love and justice.
Give an example of when you have seen someone get away with lies, deceit, evil, or wrongdoing for a while but the day came when they were punished?