Faithful to God

The bible tells us we are the bride of Christ. He is our groom. Marriage reflects our relationship with God. He will come to take us, His beloved, to be with Him forever. Never to be separated. In ancient times, a bride waited at her house for her groom and his wedding party to arrive. Not knowing the exact time she had to remain ready. Faithful in devotion to her groom.

God told Hosea to take an adulterous and unfaithful wife. She was even a prostitute! Why did He? Because God used this man to show us His tenderness. Hosea was able to, “Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites.” (Hosea 3:1) Even though she was extremely unfaithful God tells him to take her back. He says, “Go show your love to your wife again.” (Hosea 3:1) This was a living example of our God’s compassion for His people. Taking the vilest adultery and replacing it with undeserving love. That is who our God is. He rescues us from our sin and consuming guilt. He is always faithful to us.

You are His bride. Don’t run after other lovers! Never allow anything to take the place of God. He is the lover of your soul. Wait for Him. Be faithful to Him.