Will You Be That One?

“Who is wise? Let them realize these things.

    Who is discerning? Let them understand.

The ways of the Lord are right;

    the righteous walk in them,

    but the rebellious stumble in them.”

Hosea 14:9

 

We are continuing to look at the importance of desiring to know God.

Today we have the words of Hosea the prophet for our scripture passage.

I asked you a couple of questions yesterday -

Do you want to know?

Are you inquisitive in the things of God?

Hosea tells us that there is a realization and an understanding given to the wise and discerning.

What is it that they realize?

What is it that they understand?

They come to know that the ways of the Lord are right.

They walk in those ways of the Lord – those right ways.

It is important to note here that it says Gods ways are right.

It does not say they are popular or embraced by all.

As a matter of fact we are told that in the last days men will no longer follow sound doctrines.

They will not be interested in the ways of God.

They will follow after their own passions and lusts.

All you need to confirm that is to watch the daily news.

What was once recognized as evil is now called good by many.

They are not wise – at least in the eyes of God!

They do not realize or discern the error of their ways.

But mercy recognizes that…such were some of you!

I would not be walking in the ways of the Lord except through His mercy and grace extended to me.

Neither would you!

So the next time you are tempted to turn away in disgust ask God instead to turn you to them in mercy and compassion.

It is the humble heart that God can and will use to reach those not walking in His ways.

Will you be that one?