Hosea 13 - Praying God's Word

Please read Hosea 13.

Meditate on verses 14.

Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol?

Shall I redeem them from death?

O Death, where are your thorns?

O Sheol, where is your sting?

Compassion will be hidden from My sight.

Because the LORD is so loving and gracious, it is often hard to see Him imposing justice. As a New Testament believer, you function in a Kingdom marked by merciful and graceful forgiveness from God and a resulting relationship with Him. That relationship is the result of satisfied justice. The execution of Jesus on the altar of the cross became the sacrifice needed to justify believers before God.

Judgment is coming for those who are not in Christ. Their situation is dire. Their future is tied to a certain end—unless—unless—unless they turn from their sin and give their lives to Jesus as their Savior and LORD. If you do not know Jesus as your Savior and you would like to, then find a Christian who can help you. If you do not have anyone in your life to help, write to us at GodsGreaterGrace.com, and we will help you.

Paul quoted part of Hosea 13:14 in I Corinthians 15:55: “O Death, where is your victory? O Death where is your sting?” He was celebrating that the power of the Law and death are removed in Christ Jesus. This is the goal of your prayers, believers. Pray for God’s victory in the life of those you love who do not know Jesus as their Savior.

Pray Hosea 13:14 over those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

LORD, please ransom _______  from the power of Sheol.

 Redeem them from death.
Help them to know You,

so they will not know the thorns of death and the sting of Sheol.

May they have compassion in Your sight.


In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell