Text: Hosea 5:13 “When Ephraim saw that he was sick and when Judah saw his own wounds, Ephraim went to Assyria to ask the great king for help. But the king couldn’t cure them or heal their wounds.
The Jewish people were contending with serious problems. The prophet Hosea described the people living under the constant threat of invasion from foreigners, and the prophet Joel wrote of droughts and plagues that had decimated the farming industry causing a food shortage and financial depression. When things got tough, the people didn’t turn to God, they turned to a king hoping the government would have a plan or program to solve their problems. As you will see in our text, Hosea told them they were looking for answers in the wrong direction.
We are 2,800 years removed from the days of Hosea and Joel, but we face many of the same issues. The root issue of all our problems are spiritual. The Word of God details the values of God that are designed to assure the peace and prosperity of the people. When we address the spiritual aspects of our issues and apply the Biblical principles, the problem will be solved.
I am grateful for our government and the godly people who serve in it. I believe many of them serve with the right motive with a desire to see our community thrive. These leaders deserve our prayers and support. Our community also deserves the Christian community leading the way with a clarion call…
Joel 2:13 “Tear your hearts, not your clothes. Return to the Lord your God. He is merciful and compassionate, patient, and always ready to forgive and to change his plans about disaster.”