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Hosea 14:5 · KJV

"I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.
4I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.
5I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.
6His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon.
7They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

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Reflection Questions

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How does God's nurturing presence manifest in your life?

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What does it mean for you to grow spiritually?

3

When have you experienced renewal after a difficult season?

Life Application

spiritual growth

Seek ways to cultivate your spiritual life, such as prayer and Bible study.

community

Encourage others in your community to grow in their faith and support one another.

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