DAY 2

The Perpetual Fresh Love of a Fiancé Toward His Fiancée

“And I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love, and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness; and you shall know the LORD.” Hosea 2:19-20 RSV

There is a matchless excitement associated with getting engaged. Feelings of love fly high as the marriage draws near. Mutual admiration, passionate desire, and untainted joy fill the heart of the future bride and bridegroom. They experience a unique blend of freshness, innocence, and hope for the future. They are so focused on each other that the surroundings seem to vanish. The doors of blissful love are wide open in front of them.

God promised to betroth Israel when she was behaving like a prostitute. His jealous love ends up making everything new. His undeserved tenacious affection transforms the future of Israel. God does not condemn His Bride. He wants her for Him alone, free from all her other lovers. She is neither rejected nor disqualified. Israel is loved, and yes, loved forever!

God expresses His emotions with the language of engagement. He is not bored or burdened. He is not keeping His covenant reluctantly because of a sense of duty. He is still passionate about his bride. His conquering love passes over any heartbreaking disappointments. Israel is so precious to Him that He will not let her go. He will not let strangers seduce her. He will bring her into His world of righteousness, steadfast love, and mercy. Israel will be transformed and will know Him. Whatever the past, God opens a bright future for His Beloved Israel.

Prayer

Our Father,

We bless Your Holy Name. We thank You for Your everlasting love for Israel. Thank you for letting us understand Your feelings for Israel. You express Your zealous affection with some of the strongest emotions of the human heart.

We pray for the Jewish people, specifically those who think they have gone too far from You. Let them know who You are. Let them know Your heart for them. Let them know that you are ready to write a new story with them and that they have a bright future with You.

Give compassion and boldness to the Body of Messiah worldwide to share the Good News of Your character with them. Raise many faithful witnesses to reach out to the Jewish people.

In the Name of Jesus. Amen