Sow righteousness for yourselves,
reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up your unploughed ground;
for it is time to seek the Lord,
until he comes
and showers his righteousness on you. Hosea 10 v 12 (NIV)
The Challenge
This verse from Hosea is like a wake-up call! It’s God saying, “Hey, it’s time to get serious about your relationship with me.” He’s not talking about just showing up to church or saying a quick prayer before bed. He wants us to “sow righteousness.” That means doing what’s right, even when it’s hard, even when no one’s watching. It means standing up for what you believe in, treating others with kindness and respect, and making choices that reflect God’s love.
The Reward
But here’s the amazing thing: When we sow righteousness, we “reap unfailing love.” God’s love is like a never-ending harvest. It’s always there, always available, no matter what we’ve done or where we’ve been. It’s a love that forgives, a love that heals, a love that empowers us to be the best versions of ourselves.
Breaking New Ground
But there’s more! God tells us to “break up the unploughed ground.” This means we need to examine our hearts. Are there areas we’ve been neglecting? Are there habits or attitudes that are holding us back from truly following God? It’s time to get real with ourselves and with God. It’s time to dig deep and let Him transform us from the inside out.
Seek and You Will Find
The verse continues, “for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers deliverance on you.” God promises that if we seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. He will come to us and shower us with His blessings, His peace, and His deliverance from whatever challenges we face.
Questions to Ponder
What does it mean to “sow righteousness” in your everyday life?
How can you “break up the unploughed ground” in your heart?
What are some ways you can actively seek the Lord?
How have you experienced God’s “unfailing love” in your life?
Blessing
May God give you the courage to sow righteousness, the strength to break up the unploughed ground in your heart, and the perseverance to seek Him until He showers you with His deliverance and unfailing love.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for your unfailing love. Help me to sow righteousness in all that I do. Show me the areas in my heart that need to be broken up and transformed. Give me a desire to seek you with all my heart, knowing that you will come and shower me with your blessings. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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