Whenever I remember the marriage of the prophet Hosea and Gomer, I am reminded of just how radical God’s love truly is and how precious humanity is to Him. Who are we, after all? Mortals whom He created in His own image!

When we fell in Eden, He came to us in the flesh and gave Himself on the cross, so that He might reconcile us to Himself and restore us to fellowship with Him. We prostitute ourselves through all manner of sin, yet He looks upon us through the blood of Jesus Christ, extends mercy to us, and restores us to Himself.

If His love is this profound, just imagine how fearful His judgement must be for those who ultimately die in their sins. The same God whose mercy relentlessly calls us back to Himself is also the righteous Judge who will judge sin.

His love is extreme. His mercy is immeasurable. But His judgement is equally certain.