The message of HOSEA is both beautiful and alarming. As most prophets live out peculiar lives, in this case God calls this prophet to do something that would be naturally unwise, marry and unfaithful woman. As the story develops we witness the struggle between faithfulness and infidelity and the prophetic correlation between God and His chosen people, Israel. Despite the "alluring" pursuit and love of God, Israel is constantly betraying God and living in idolatry and sin. The broader view is that of fleshly humanity. Despite all that God has done for us, we are sinners that run to evil. We need a gracious and loving God! And that's the HOPE of the Book of Hosea. In spite of sin, God is still loving and forgiving. He will pick up the broken pieces of our lives and form them into something beautiful... if we come home to Him! This is part two in the new series, "God In The Ruins" from the Minor Prophets.
