Waymaker
Reap
September 27, 2020 • Pastor Tim Veenstra
We’ve all heard the saying, “You reap what you sow.” This saying actually originates from the apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia. We’ve also heard variations of this sentiment like, “You get what you put in” or “You are what you eat.” But what happens when a righteous man like Hosea receives a painful calling from the Lord? Is he reaping what he has sown?
Return
September 20, 2020 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht
What you see is not always what you get! Appearances can be far different than reality. Just as the Israelites had the appearance of being God’s followers, yet utterly failed in their obedience, the same can happen to us. It’s possible to look the part, but not be the part. That’s why Hosea calls people to repentance. The call to return is as real today as it was then.
Remember
September 13, 2020 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht
It often seems like we remember the things we should forget and forget the things we should remember. Over time, we have a propensity to forget commitments we’ve made. Vows made in youth are forsaken in adulthood. God’s faithfulness in the past is forgotten. Because of this, spiritual drift happens. Hot hearts become cold. The book of Hosea is about God’s relentless pursuit to restore our relationship with Him. Let’s remember His faithfulness and stay true to our commitments.
Redemption
September 6, 2020 • Pastor Tim Veenstra
Moses received the divine calling from a burning bush, Elijah received the divine calling in a glorious vision, and Hosea got the divine calling by marrying an adulteress. The most unlikely love story is woven throughout the prophetic book of Hosea. While the calling may not be glamorous, the message of redemption is matchless. This is our story.