When I was young, my Grandma would come over every couple of months and help me clean my room, go through my clothes, and so forth. One time, we had it all nice and tidy. Which was good because I was ready to go outside and play. She then said, "Well, we just need to check under the bed, and then we'll be done." I quickly explained that the black trash bag under my bed was a science project and she should just leave it alone.
Ascending The Throne: Week 5 in Nehemiah
Plow Your Ground: Hosea 10
This week, we finish up God's sentence on sinful Israel. Don't be discouraged—His tender mercies and pronunciation of love are coming! His unfailing love for us is at the ready, but we cannot receive God's love when we're unwilling to turn from our sin. Let’s learn this week how we can tend to the soil of our heart and reap His blessing.