Day 262: Hos 9:1 - 14:9

The comparison between the children of Israel (or the modern-day church) and a prostitute is definitely not a new one. We've seen it in quite a few places throughout the books of the Prophets and yet it seems to stand out so much more in this book as a result of the real-world example given. However difficult it may be to accept, our generations has perverted Christianity just as much as they have sex, money, and "love." Our generation has turned a relationship with God into something as common as a prostitute's relationship with one of her customers. Sure, we may view God as one of our "premium" or "VIP" customers, but He has still been reduced to nothing more than an opportunity for us to feel good and maybe catch a blessing or two. God clearly states in this book that He will always love us no matter what we do, but that doesn't mean that He will take care of us. True love is focussed on the the other person and God is too much of a gentleman to force s to love Him back. Rather than living a life of spiritual prostitution, God is calling us all back to a life of purity and love towards Him so that He can bless us in every way imaginable.

- Lord, save this generation from living a life of spiritual prostitution. Help this generation learn and understand true love to the extent that only You can give. -