Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Scripture

“I will return again to my place until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face.  In their distress they will beg my favor.” Hosea 5:15

Reflections

It’s amazing how we dig holes for ourselves.  We reach rock bottom and still try to dig.  There is no hope in digging deeper.  Hope only comes when we realize what we have been doing to ourselves and look up.

God is patient with us, waiting for us to look to Him.  He does not force himself upon us.  He does not intervene and control our every thought and action.  We are not puppets.  God is One who waits for us to realize the troubles we have brought upon ourselves.

In our minds, our situation may be hopeless, but God is watching.  He is waiting for that moment when we feel convicted, a time when we feel the need for God.  Like the parable of the prodigal son, he waits for us to come to our senses and turn to him.  Or, like Noah when he was in the belly of the fish, realized the mess he had gotten himself into.  Then he cried out to the Lord God, the only one who could help him.

Once we turn our hearts to Him, He begins his healing and rescuing work.  When we look up, we see his hand extended down to pull us out of our pits.  All of our life problems may not be instantly resolved, but the healing presence of our Lord still comes to make things right.

“Come, let us return to the Lord.” (Hos. 6:1a)

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for not taking your eyes off me.  When I dig holes for myself, grant me the strength to look up.  You alone are my help.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Hosea 5:15—6:6