March 28
"Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the righteous will walk in them, but the wrongdoers will stumble in them.”
(Hosea 14:9)

The book of Hosea ends with a powerful call to wisdom. After chapters filled with warnings, heartbreak, and promises of restoration, our verse today stands as both a summary and a choice. God’s ways are right. The question is...will we walk in them or stumble over them?
Wisdom is not just intellectual understanding; it is spiritual discernment. It means recognizing that God’s path, though sometimes difficult, always leads to life. To walk in His ways requires humility, surrender, and trust, especially when those ways challenge our past patterns or our personal desires.
For most of us, this truth is deeply practical. We once stumbled through life, guided by our own understanding, led by impulse rather than wisdom. But God, in His mercy, showed us a better way. Now, we are invited not just to believe in Him but to walk with Him, step by step, in obedience and trust.
"Wisdom is not just intellectual understanding; it is spiritual discernment."
This path isn’t always smooth. It involves confronting our past, making amends, and choosing what is right even when it's hard. But as Hosea reminds us, the wise understand this: The ways of the Lord are right. To walk in them is to experience peace, purpose, and freedom. To reject them is to risk stumbling back into chaos and confusion.
Where are you walking today? Are there areas in your life where you're resisting God's way?
God in heaven, I confess that I don’t always walk in Your ways. Thank You for showing me the right path through Your Word. Give me wisdom to understand Your truth and courage to walk in it. Help me to choose Your way today, even when it's hard. In Christ’s name, Amen.
Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.
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