Awed by Ur Faithfulness!

i have been reading a book: life's big questions by Vaughan Roberts. There was one portion which i really enjoyed and want to share.

I'm so awed by God's faithfulness towards His people.

In the OT, the children of Israel went against God and accepted idols in their lives and even worshipped them. God, being God of course is jealous and angry. In the book of Hosea, God asked Hosea to marry a whore named Gomer. This marriage to Gomer represents God's marriage to the children of israel. The israelites were having "affairs" with idols and were full of sin. In God's eyes, Israel is like a whore.

Then after marrying Hosea, Gomer left to be with another man but God asked Hosea to show his love to his wife again, asking her to return to be with him. And he even paid her lover to let her go. Hosea did all that God commanded him to. Hosea's commitment to the marriage shows God's commitment to His people. It shows His amazing grace in dealings with them. Though Israel must be punished for their sin, that judgment is not a signal to the end of the marriage God has with Israel. The judgment will bring discipline not divorce. God still remains faithful to the marriage and promise.

I really am amazed by God's faithfulness. It's beyond my comprehension but i'm glad He is so. I take comfort that He will not forsake me. So, what's my response now? I pray that I will be respond to His faithfulness by being faithful to my awesome God. Lord, help me lead a life that is pleasing in Ur eyes.