Its not good when God has to use plan B
Hosea now tells us of God's plan to punish Israel for their reckless behavior and disobedience. God's relationship changed from healer and protector to punisher. Even in their punishment, Israel seeks the king of Assyria for help and not their own God. God's word and His prophets couldn't change the heart of this nation, so God chose plan B, punishment. At the end of this punishment, God steps away from Israel and waits for them to see the error in their ways and turn back to Him. I pray that I never become so disobedient to God that He chooses plan B for me.
