This is a type and figure much used by the Holy Spirit, and conveys to us much deep and profitable instruction. Look at the place where He brings His people- the wilderness. He hides His gracious purposes, that He may afterwards bring them more clearly to light.
He allures and they follow-but He does not tell them what He is going to do with them, or where He intends to take them. But they do not know the 'place of barrenness' into which He is bringing them-this the Lord usually conceals from their eyes. They follow His drawings-they are led by His alluring's-they listen to His persuading voice, trusting to Him as to an unerring Guide. Nor do they for the most part know where the Lord is taking them. The children of God would not voluntarily go into the wilderness-it is a place too barren for them to enter, except as allured in a special manner by the grace of God-and led by the power of God. "Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her." Hosea 2:14 Back to Next Part Man's religion & God's religion 2
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