Israel – Chosen by God Forever

“Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.” – Hosea 3:5

Afterward… in the latter days. God’s promise concerning Isreal is yet to be completely fulfilled, but certainly will be someday. When? Afterward. After their purchase with the blood of Jesus on the cross. After He ascends to heaven and empowers the church, through the Holy Spirit, to carry out the great commission. After the Gentiles have been told the good news and have had opportunity to respond. After the age of grace and of the church. Then… in the latter days.

Amazingly, Hosea predicts that the Isrealites will seek the Lord and David, their king. David was dead and in the grave when Hosea wrote his prophecy, but David’s throne would live forever through His “son” (descendent according to the flesh) Jesus Christ. Someday, Israel will seek Christ as Lord and will live under His rule and His reign. Is God finished with the Jews? Absolutely not. He has only begun and thankfully, He has allowed time to graft Gentile believers into His forever family as well.

Our God is in charge of time and eternity. He will see to it that Jesus comes at the right moment of human history to set all things right. Afterward… in the latter days… all will be well. Are you ready?