He Loves Me Anyways - Hosea 11

When I was young it was common place for me to do something that would result in me getting a spanking. My dad loves me there is no question and even my choices to do the opposite of what dad asked didn't make a difference to him, he loved me anyways. However, he still had to make a judgement call and disipline me for my rebellion. God in the same way must discipline those he loves. He will never send you back to where He found you (Egypt=dead in sin), but will still use the world (Assyria=world) to correct. He loves us even when we stray and rebel but must bring correction to our lives in order to restore relationship with him. Pastor Patrick