Hosea 1:1-11 Romans 9:15

In this book, we see the redemptive work of God. You see Israel's kingdom on the north, and Judah's on the south. God used Hosea's story to show his people that "he has mercy upon whom he has mercy."(Rom 9:15) Why? Because Israel was bottomless in idolatry at the time of Hosea. They put other gods first.

And so, through Hosea, God showed his people how they were prostitutes by serving other gods before him. I bet it was hard for Hosea to take on this task of marrying a prostitute, but God showed his love for his people by redeeming them and us.

We tend to go our way when we think our ways are better, but God is always watching to see when we will give up on our stubborn hearts and follow only Him. It's easy to say but hard to do, but if we are submissive enough, God will show us that his favor is way better than anything this world can offer.