"I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely"
God's people, the children of Israel had backslidden. That is, they had gone away from God, and had given themselves over to idolatry. The had cast the Word of God behind them, and would not listen to the prophets that God sent to them, and consistently rebelled against God. They intentionally, over and over again, refused to listen to God. And, as a result they came under the judgement of God by the Assyrians.
But, look at what He said He would do for them. "I will heal their
backsliding " God is the great healer, not only of bodies, but more importantly of hearts. He heals hearts and He forgives sin.
But, there is one other thing mentioned in this verse, as to what God does. "I will love them freely" The word freely here, has the idea of voluntarily. It's something God wants to do. We don't have to earn, nor can we purchase His love. He will love us freely.
Thank You Lord for the things You do. There are so many more then what we have mentioned here. But, these two are so significant. We love You, and thank You, in Jesus name.
Blessings to you.
Pastor Bob Grenier
