Hosea’s message was clarified by his marriage to Gomer, a prostitute. God actually instructed him to marry her, unfaithfulness and all. Yet, through this unlikely union, God gave a message of restoration and unconditional love to his people. His desire all along was to draw His people back to Himself, in spite of their failings.

Jeremiah states this by saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn You.”

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, even though we have been unfaithful, You have been faithful. We trn to You because of Your unfailing love.

DAILY READING: Hosea 1-6