Change of Plans, Day 3 Forgiveness. Read Hosea chapter 3. Over the years, I’ve spoken with many people who have been hurt by someone else. There are several people who talk about the fact that they want to hang on to that hurt and anger forever. They never want to forgive that person. They never believe that that person should have the opportunity to experience forgiveness. Often, when we have plans of revenge and vengeance, God changes those plans. God is a God of holiness and justice. But, God is also a God of mercy and forgiveness. Here we see God instructing Hosea to go, find his wayward wife. Hoses…

Change of Plans, Day 1 Does God have permission to change your plans? Read Hosea chapter 1. We often have so many plans for our lives. We have ideals and goals and objectives. In many cultures, we grow up being told that we can go or do anything and we just need to work hard at it in order to achieve it. However, how often do we seek God’s plans for our lives? Hosea probably had some plans for his life. But, God had a different plan. God gave him instructions that didn’t really make sense and that we would find completely crazy in today’s day and time. God told…