GOD DELIGHTS IN STEADFASTNESS NOT SACRIFICE

SUPERFICIAL LOVE

Many people today demonstrate or experience love from a superficial or just on the surface standpoint. There is no depth to their emotions.

Superficial love is just "skin deep". It goes no further - not reaching the heart.

Superficial love goes through the motions so it appears to the onlookers that there is love when it's just a shadow. The reason can be a lack of knowledge or fear. It is flexible and disappears as quickly as it comes. It can also be seasonal and is limited to the weather - when things are good and changes when things are not. Scripture referred to that kind as a morning cloud.

Hosea 6:4

O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.

Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.

However, that kind is subject to judgement and destruction. It calls for repentance and the knowledge of God not sacrifice.

Is your goodness, love and relationship to God superficial?

Are you giving more sacrifice than faithfulness?

Is your steadfastness weather or season driven?

If your answer is yes, then it's time to return to the Lord so you can be healed and gain knowledge.

TODAY'S FOCUS: GOD'S DELIGHTS

A look at the scripture above states that superficial declarations of love last no longer than the morning mist and predawn dew. For as soon as the sun shines it is lifted. As soon as things are better, you go back to the same standard of living and lifestyle.

God is after love that lasts- not more churches or religions. He wants people to get to know Him, not just have more activities, programs or meetings. He wants you to know Him in an intimate and personal way.

If like Adam you have broken your covenant, repent rather than cast the blame or justify your reasons. You cannot give Him anything but what He delights in. God delights in your steadfastness not sacrifice. He already has it all and wants to give it all.

Hosea 6:6

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

In what ways are you trying to know Him?

Do you need a prophet of doom to get your attention or are you willing to return on your own?

Remember, It's time to wake up to what God prefers and requires. He does not want your sacrifices, He wants your love. He does not want your offerings, He wants you to know Him. Listen to the warnings of the prophets and avoid the destruction that comes from not knowing God and truly loving Him. Then you shall truly know Him and He will be refreshing as the latter and former rain. Get to know Him, you will love Him.

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel