The path of least resistance

The life of comfort and ease, the predictable routine is not always healthy. Israel was stuck in a rut. She had found the “sweet spot” and she forgot God (Hos 10:11). Hard ground does not receive the seed of the Word (Mar 4:4). Lack of challenge causes atrophy and apathy, while resistance develops strength and endurance. Israel needed a change. “Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord!” (Hos 10:12). Lethargy and inertia will slowly kill you. Get up! Take action! Resist! The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them (Hos 14:9).