Hosea's message to his culture included a strange line. God was going take his people "into the wilderness" ... out of love! The prophet knew that the best place to rediscover a thriving relationship with God was in the desert, where God had first trained the Hebrews to be His people.

Could the difficult season we find ourselves in today be a blessing in disguise?

If you're in need of a word of encouragement, spend a few minutes with Pastor Andy Cook as he unpacks a timely message from an ancient prophet.