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WHAT GOD DESIRES!
Hosea 6:6 – Devotional
Hosea 6:6
“For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.“
Across the ages of time, people have attempted to gain favor with God by their own efforts. We know that is impossible, but still it is the way most humans deal with times of crisis.
Few people (certainly those who have not been saved) place their eternal trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Most of us have heard the term; foxhole salvation. It implies a commitment made during a critical moment that subsequently was forgotten.
According to today’s Scripture, God desires for His children to have mercy rather than giving money, and knowing God from a study of His Word more than the monetary offerings we give.
To boil it all down to the most practical level – – God desires for His born-again children to be like Him in being merciful to those in need and increasing in the knowledge of Him by spending time in His Word. As you evaluate your personal relationship with the Lord, are you doing what God desires? Again comes the challenge: IF NOT, WHY NOT! DO WHAT GOD DESIRES!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil
Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year
December 7th: Hosea 6:1-9:17, 3 John 1:1-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Proverbs 29:12-14
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