Even If i Walk Alone

Instructing and encouraging you to live your life as a disciple of Jesus

Hosea

Give a Defense

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Peter instructed all followers of Jesus to be ready to give a defense for what they believe. (1 Peter 3:15) We all know that verse, but if someone asked us to, could we give a defense for our faith? It’s not a trivial question. If you can’t explain why you believe what you do, then why do you believe what you do? The modern landscape is littered with churches that never preach the gospel, much less instruct their people in it. The results are more than tragic.

At best, these churches produce generations of illiterate Christians, and at worst, they are hastening their path to Hell. (2 Timothy 4:3; Hosea 4:6) The fault does not stop at the door of the church, however. The Lord will hold you responsible for your spiritual decisions and growth, so we need to nail this down before we face Him. (Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10)

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Unfaithful

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You may be familiar with the Old Testament story of Hosea and Gomer. Hosea was a prophet whom God instructed to marry a prostitute. The faithful and obedient prophet did as the Lord instructed. He married Gomer and they had three children. However, Gomer left Hosea to return to her former life. Hosea had to purchase his wife back so she could live with him again. The story is a picture of God’s faithfulness and relentless love.

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I’ve often felt bad for Hosea. Surely his marriage was not the one he would have chosen for himself. I’ve also admired his unyielding obedience and willingness to be used by God. Before we get too wrapped up in the character of Hosea, though, we must remember he represents God in the story. It is Hosea’s prostitute wife who represents God’s people. We are all unfaithful. We are all Gomer.

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