Love God Greatly: Faithful Love Sample

After all the judgment we´ve seen in the book of Hosea, Peter´s verse reminds us that our God is patient and doesn´t wish that any should perish. He´s patiently waiting for every soul to reach repentance. 

Israel had to go back to God. The Lord used extreme measures to make them turn their hearts back to Him, but that was, ultimately, what they wanted. Though His people may turn away from Him, God will not abandon them, even though He disciplines them for He is true to His covenant and His promises.

Have you moved away from God in any way? There is always time and opportunity to go back to Him. Nehemiah gives us the key to go back: keep God´s commands. When we return to the LORD, we must first come humbly. We have to recognize our sin and our total dependence on the grace of God. Don´t hesitate to go back to God. Don´t think that your sin is too big or that you´ve gone too far away. He will always be ready to forgive you and welcome you into His loving arms. 

Oh, Father, Your love is so big, and Your mercy is everlasting. There´s nothing I can do that You can´t forgive. Give me the strength to set my sin aside and go back to Your loving arms. Amen.