Hosea 8-14

What God said to me – To have a conversation with Me, you must come to Me ready to listen and not just talk.  Our relationship must flow both ways, it cannot be one sided with you always talking and asking and expecting Me to answer.  In order for you to listen, you must be quiet and move away from distractions.  Come aside with Me and just be still.  As you read and study My word be listening for My voice.  When you don’t understand, ask for insight and clarification.  My Spirit is your teacher and He will bring you into all truth.  Keep reading and meditating and asking and I will teach you deep truths that are only for those willing to dig deep and spend time with Me.  You will find our relationship growing stronger and more intimate as you do.

Hosea 1-7

What God said to me – The world is in trouble.  They are reaping what they have sown and I have given them over to their sin.  Rather than acknowledging that all of the catastrophes and chaos in the world are the result of turning away from Me, they look for solutions on their own.  They turn, but not upwards towards Me.  They turn to technology to try to solve their problems.  They try to change behavior without changing the heart.  They blame everyone and everything but their own sin.  In the midst of it all you, My child, must remain faithful.  You must be steadfast.  You must pray without ceasing.  “I AM” the only hope in a world spiraling toward destruction.  You are My minister to share that hope.