Daily Bible Reading— February 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Sharing God's Loveنموونە

Introduction

Hosea 2:2–23: Israel’s unfaithfulness to the LORD is compared to that of an unfaithful wife. In Hosea’s time, many of the people were honoring the Canaanite god Baal because they believed Baal fertilized the earth with rain. The chapter concludes with the LORD’s declaration of love for Israel and a promise to make the people prosperous.

Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 2:23b

[The LORD says:] I will say, “You are my people,” and they will answer, “You are our God.”

Reflect

Why is Israel to be punished? How is this punishment described? The LORD’s harsh words of punishment are balanced by his promise to help Israel in the future (verses 14–23). What does this hopeful future look like?

Pray

Lord God, you are faithful and true. You alone are my God, and the source of all my blessings. I acknowledge you as Lord of my life. Draw me close to you and teach me your ways. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Hosea 3:1—4:3: Hosea is told to love his unfaithful wife.