Day 1 · Out of Egypt I Called My Son
Hosea 11:1–7
1When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. 2But the more I called Israel, the farther they departed from Me. They sacrificed to the Baals and burned incense to carved images. 3It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them in My arms, but they never realized that it was I who healed them. 4I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them. 5Will they not return to the land of Egypt and be ruled by Assyria because they refused to repent? 6A sword will flash through their cities; it will destroy the bars of their gates and consume them in their own plans. 7My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
In verses 1–4, how does God describe His care for Israel when they were young, and how did Israel respond to His love?
Apply
Looking back on your own walk with God, what is one gentle kindness from Him that you can thank Him for this week?
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