Hosea 4:12 My people ask counsel from their wooden [idols], And their staff informs them. For the spirit of harlotry has caused [them] to stray, And they have played the harlot against their God.<\/p>\n
Wood is a common material on Earth, and if we say precious material, then diamonds get counted in it. But when we look at the universe, one would be surprised to know diamonds are very common, and large diamond meteorites roam the galaxy, but wood is the most precious material a thousand times over.<\/p>\n
In Hebrew, the word \u2018ets\u2019 used for \u2018wood\u2019 comes from the root word \u2018to shut\u2019. They were initially used to make doors and then for other things. In battle, they used them to make shields, but later had to be covered with leather so as to strengthen them and make them more effective.<\/p>\n
In Bible symbolism, wood symbolises the earthly\/carnal nature of man. Coal, which comes from wood, means \u2018to be black\u2019.<\/p>\n
Our human\/Adam nature prevents us from walking in the spirit, which is why Jesus, as man in OT prophecies, did not use the word \u2018Adam\u2019 for Himself as man but used the word \u2018Ishi\u2019. Adam means \u2018reddish\u2019, which symbolises being \u2018full of life\u2019, while Ishi means \u2018mortal\u2019, symbolising \u2018to die\u2019.<\/p>\n
As Christians, we are called not to seek earthly life but to look forward to leaving it; but only after doing our mission, in other words, we are on a work visa.<\/p>\n
The Hebrew word for \u2018staff\u2019 comes from the root word \u2018to germinate\u2019, to have growth.<\/p>\n
Through today\u2019s scripture, the Lord is telling us His people have made men of the world, walking in worldly knowledge, power and wisdom as their idols, so take counsel from them. They look at their worldly growth and take pride in it. This idolatry has caused them to go whoring spiritually, making themselves enemies of God.<\/p>\n
[Prayer Starter]
\nLord, You are Almighty God. You, Lord, created the Heavens, and when darkness came, You created man to be the light that overcomes darkness, by the power of Truth. Lord, we pray that we walk by faith and not by sight. We do not let this world and its principles affect us, but walk in the principles and power of Your Kingdom…<\/p>\n
This prayer we make in Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/p>\n
[Reference Scriptures]
\nProverbs 26:21 [As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife.<\/p>\n
Philippians 3:17-21
\n17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
\n18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, [that they are] the enemies of the cross of Christ:
\n19 Whose end [is] destruction, whose God [is their] belly, and [whose] glory [is] in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
\n20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
\n21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.<\/p>\n
Dated 03 Feb 2026
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