Daily Prayer - How can we not love Him back?

Good Tuesday morning, my friends.

 

Western culture today seems intent on rejecting God.  They insist we do not need God.  Yet in spite of this, God continues to love His people.  Just read this passage from the Old Testament prophet Hosea and see if there isn't a parallel with the world we live in:

When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. But as the saying goes, "The more they were called, the more they rebelled." They never stopped offering incense and sacrifices to the idols of Baal.

 

I took Israel by the arm and taught them to walk. But they would not admit that I was the one who had healed them. I led them with kindness and with love, not with ropes. I held them close to me; I bent down to feed them.

 

But they trusted Egypt instead of returning to me; now Assyria will rule them. War will visit their cities, and their plans will fail. My people are determined to reject me for a god they think is stronger, but he can't help.

 

Israel, I can't let you go. I can't give you up. How could I possibly destroy you as I did the towns of Admah and Zeboiim? I just can't do it. My feelings for you are much too strong. Israel, I won't lose my temper and destroy you again. I am the Holy God- not merely some human, and I won't stay angry.

 

I, the Lord, will roar like a lion, and my children will return, trembling from the west. They will come back, fluttering like birds from Egypt or like doves from Assyria. Then I will bring them back to their homes. I, the Lord, have spoken! (Hosea 11:1-11)

 

"For God so loved the world..."

 

Indeed He does.  How can we not love Him back?

 

Amazing Grace and Eternal Peace be yours,
Bruce

 

Heavenly  Father, I invite You to make Yourself at home in my heart.

 

Send my roots deep into the soil of Your marvelous love.

 

Grant me the power to understand its scope—its width, length, height, and depth.

 

Allow me the privilege of experiencing and recognizing that love every day.

 

And Lord, as You teach me more about Your love for me, please fulfill the promise that accompanies a deeper understanding of this gift—fill me with the fullness of life and power that comes from You alone.

 

In Jesus name, amen.

 

(http://www.gracefox.com/2012/11/05/a-life-changing-prayer-about-gods-love/)