Our Scripture reading today is Hosea 6:1, "Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up."
The people of Israel have just experienced the chastening hand of the LORD. There is an attitude of repentance as Hosea encourages them to "return unto the LORD". This is same loving, chastening God is desirous of His children to return. He is more than willing to heal and bind if we would only repent and return. It is somewhat concerning to me to watch some people who claim to be Christians experience no chastening as they walk further and further away from the LORD. God only chastens His own children. The lost experience no chastening. Hebrews 12:7, "If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?"
There is no better time than the present to return to the LORD! Return to reading His Word and praying everyday. Return to faithfully attending church every time the doors are opened. Return to faithfully giving out the Gospel. Return to faithfully serving the LORD.
Our love will be shown in how we keep His commandments.