Adulterous Israel - Hosea

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!!
   Still, I remain in Hosea.  This book has definitely made an impact on me, my thinking, my relationship with God and opened my eyes to clearer viewing.  Jehovah was guiding Hosea in all he did.  God was telling the people, through Hosea, that they forget who provides the water, the vines, the wine, corn, silver and gold.  It is HE, GOD, who provides all.
    Just as Gomer forgets that Hosea provided for her.  Hosea did not provide the fancy lures of the world, but he did provide food, shelter, and an undying love for Gomer.  Gomer's love was with the "fine" things of the world and her alliance  was with the person who could provide that at the time.
   Just as Israel, when Gomer became arrogant and failed to heed the men who provided for her she was cast aside as a used item of the world.  This is what God is telling Hosea to share with the people. HE brought them up out of bondage in Egypt; but now they have forgotten, they prosper and think it all because of them, what they do, and their gods - Baalim - before them.  Was God angry?  Of course He was. He is a jealous God. God is the bridegroom and Israel the bride - yet the bride strayeth!
    God remained true, but Israel had to go through the lean times. Hosea 2:10-13 God says he sees her lewdness and non shall deliver; all her mirth (joyfulness, laughter, happiness) will cease.  The vines and fig trees will be destroyed and she (Israel) will burn incense to Baal, wearing jewelry from her lovers (meaning worldly items).  Yet, she has forgotten the Lord, still pursuing her lovers.  She has not hit rock bottom yet but it is coming; just as it is with Gomer.
   Stay tuned for further events in this tragic, yet wonderful love affair.  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny