Brady Cook - January 7, 2024
Decide! (That God is Lord)
From Series: "Decide! (Hillside Theme - 2024)"
The word for Hillside in 2024 is "Decide." Will we choose to follow God, or will we choose to serve ourselves?
Brady• February 5, 2023•
Most Bible readers are familiar with the basic story of Hosea. God tells Hosea to marry a woman of harlotry (Gomer), which represents God’s relationship with Israel. Just as Gomer was faithless towards Hosea, so was Israel faithless towards God.
But what about Hosea’s kids?
The first chapter of Hosea says they have three kids — each of which with names that describe the punishment of Israel. There is a lot we can learn from these three names, both what it meant for Israel, and what it can mean for us today.
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CloseWhen Joshua stood in front of Israel after they conquered Canaan, he told them one thing: ...They needed to choose if they would serve God. That decision reflects intentionality. When you make a decision to follow God, you're all in. Whatever the implications are for that decision are yours, but you'v chosen the path you're going to take. The first decision we need to make as Christians is to decide if God is Lord. That begins with having a healthy fear and reverence for His name. But what does that mean?
The word for Hillside in 2024 is "Decide." Will we choose to follow God, or will we choose to serve ourselves?
Last modified: February 5, 2023