SCRIPTURE
COMMENT
So much in this chapter. The Israelites decide to return to the Lord. "for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up." (Vs 1) Verse 2 seems to allude to what God will do for us in Christ. They speak of wanting to know the Lord.
But God seems to doubt either their ability or sincerity. He tells them, "Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes early away." (Vs 4) Ouch! And in verse 6, "For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." Sound familiar? God desires mercy over sacrifice, knowledge over burnt offerings.
But for Judah, a harvest is appointed when God will restore the fortunes of His people. Our efforts, our promises are nothing. True faithfulness comes from God and the promises that He makes.
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