Today: [Hosea 11] God Withdraws in Mercy: In Hosea 11 we find God expressing His deep love for the nation of Israel in the midst of their transgression. They gave lip service to their love of God, but they continued to worship Baal, and to go their own way. For this reason God out of mercy and not judgment withdraws Himself to allow the people to face the consequences of their choices. Many times we feel God is angry with us and has withdrawn His presence when in fact He is showing mercy upon us in hopes that we will come to a place of fresh repentance.
