Search for Him

 Hosea 6-9; Hebrews 3 

“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings…Israel’s arrogance testifies against him, but despite all this he does not return to the Lord his God or search for him.”

Hosea 6:6; 7:10

Religious rituals, services, and ceremonies can warm our soul, but God’s intent is communion with our heart, Spirit to spirit. Spiritual pride can be nurtured through religious services, sacrifices of time, and money. However, it is in humbling ourselves before God and seeking his face that we are transformed. Israel trusted in their spiritual history, clergy, rituals, and sacrifices to earn them standing before God.

In what ways have we defaulted to similar patterns?

Through Jesus we have access to a relationship with God and fellowship with the Spirit that Israel’s prophets could only dream of.

Are we living in the fullness of this gift of relationship with God?

“Lord Jesus, you are alive, and I choose to seek you, for your glory.”