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Redeeming Love: Living God’s Purpose Through Hosea’s Story" Hosea 1:2–3; Hosea 3:1 Introduction  Sometimes, God calls us to live out a message—not just preach it, but embody it.  One of the most striking examples is the prophet Hosea, whom God asked to do something unthinkable: marry a woman with a broken past and an unfaithful future. Why would God do this? Because Hosea’s life was to be a living picture of God’s redeeming love and relentless purpose for His people. 1. God’s Strange Command — Hosea 1:2 “Go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her…” Imagine the pain, the confusion. God didn’t tell Hosea to marry a godly woman, or even a neutral one—He said, “Marry a woman with a bad reputation.” This was not a mistake—it was God’s purpose.  Application: God’s purpose for your life may not always look comfortable. Sometimes it may involve pain, patience, or public misunderstanding. But His purpose is always bigger than your moment—it carries a message. 2. Gome...

Walking in God’s Purpose — Lessons from David and the Ark** The story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6) is more than just a historical moment—it reveals deep truths about God’s purpose in our lives. 1. God's Presence is Central to Our Purpose The Ark represented God’s presence. David knew that without it, Israel could not truly fulfill its destiny as God’s chosen people. Application: Just as David prioritized God’s presence, we must center our lives around Him. God's purpose begins with relationship, not performance. 2. **Delays and Detours Are Not Denials After Uzzah died, David paused the mission and left the Ark at **Obed-Edom’s house**. This seemed like a setback, but it was part of God's process. Application: When we face delays in life, it doesn’t mean God’s purpose is cancelled. He may be preparing us—just as David needed to learn reverence and proper order. 3. Obedience Brings Blessing Obed-Edom's household was blessed simp...