Hosea 2: 16, 19-20
And it will come about in that Day, declares the Lord, that you will call Me Ishi (Husband) and will no longer call me Baali (Master, Owner). And I will betroth you to Me forever; yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, in lovingkindness ('hesed') and in compassion. And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will know the Lord.
'Hesed' means loyal and steadfast and faithful love and belonging together in the love relationship. Communion, deliverance, enablement, enlightenment, guidance, forgiveness, hope, praise, and preservation are all based on God's 'hesed.'
He is passionately in love with us as the newlywed groom is enamored with his lovely bride.
We are the bride of Christ!
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
