" What's one thing you can't give up?" the radio host asked. Listeners called in with some interesting answers. Some mentioned their families, including a husband who shared memories of a deceased wife. Others shared they can't give up on their dreams, such as making a living in music or becoming a mother. All of us have something we treasure dearly-a person, a passion, a possession-something we can't give up.
In the book of Hosea, God tells us that He won't give up on His chosen people Israel, His treasured possession. As Israel's loving husband, God provided her with everything she needed: land, food, drink, clothing, and security. Yet like an adulterous spouse, Israel rejected God and sought her happiness and security elsewhere. The more God pursued her, the further she drifted away. However, though she had hurt Him deeply, He would not give her up. He would discipline Israel so as to redeem her; His desire was to re-establish His relationship with her.
Today, all God's children can have the same assurance: If we've wandered from Him, He yearns for us to return. When God disciplines us, we can be comforted that it's a sign His pursuit, not of His rejection. We are His treasure; He won't give up on us.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love that never gives up on me. Help me to love You wholeheartedly.
A child of God is always welcomed home.
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