Your love is like the morning mist and like the early dew that vanishes.

Hosea 6:4b

The book of Hosea is about a prophet who is given a very difficult assignment—an ancient reality show to remind God’s rebellious, self-centered people of His love. The Lord tells Hosea to marry Gomer, a prostitute, knowing in advance that she would be unfaithful to him. And then, when Gomer leaves Hosea to resume her sinful lifestyle, despite his love and care for her, God tells him to go after her and bring her...