God's Agenda Prevails

Over the course of history, it’s always God’s agenda that prevails against the human desires of his creation. Although, he gives them complete freedom to live after their own convictions yet God finds ways that he could bring them into his attention. The life of Prophet Hosea is a perfect example to ponder on as God instructed the prophet to marry Gomer , a harlot ( Hosea 1) . Just as a prostitute like Gomer is unfaithful by having a great number of men to please with, God’s people , the Israel have been also unfaithful to God by serving other gods and living in wickedness. Inspite of the shame and ridicule that Hosea receives from marrying and even having children with Gomer, still he remains focus to obeying God’s commandments. In many of life’s instances, a leader has to give up his personal comfort and desires just to serve the purposes of God. It may be shameful and quite humiliating yet it gives glory and honor to God who navigates the journey of life. With this, a question could be thrown to you … Can you do what Hosea have done? Are you willing to give up personal concerns in lieu of God’s purposes? Will you be tough like Hosea who overcomes all criticisms