Hosea 13:12 poetically shows that Israel had persistently accumulated their sins over the years. Their recalcitrance had made the punishment inevitable. Verse 13 describes an unborn child at the mouth of its mother’s womb yet refuses to come out from it. Thus, it will die.
This is by way of saying that while hope of salvation and a new lease of
life is possible through repentance, Israel stubbornly refuses. Hence, the
inexorable consequence awaits.
Verse 14 shows that their stubbornness had made the impending
death inevitable, and mercy would no longer be an option. The compassion that
would have been experienced would be hidden.
Like the scorching desert wind, Assyria would come and
lay waste to the land. The fountains and springs would become dry. For
Israel’s rebellion, the Assyrian army would ravage the land and lay it waste
with no recourse or mercy.
The choices we make in life are often influenced by our
attitude. When we find it challenging to admit our mistakes, it can lead to
consequences that are difficult to reverse. This can have a significant impact
on the path our lives take. It’s important to reflect on our attitude toward
God and be open to His kindness and guidance so that we can move forward with
understanding and acceptance.
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