“When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me.” Hosea 13:6

I’ve got an earworm. You know…a song that gets stuck in your head that, no matter what you are doing or thinking, it’s still playing in the background? Oh yea.. It’s a big one! Now, I can’t decide if it’s because of the beat or the words. It’s gotten to a point where I am taking exhaustive measures to get rid of it. Maybe if I dissect it, cut it up or break it down I might get it to disappear.

It’s my son Colt’s fault! He loves music. Which means it’s probably MY fault because… so do I. Growing up, ALL my kids heard so much of it, they couldn’t help themselves. When my son got a subscription to an online music service, he offered me as one of his recipients. I am having a blast looking up songs, artists and genres…then listening through the cool headphones my kids got me. But I hadn’t expected this earworm!

The song is “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa. The earthworm is, “I’m not where you left me at all!” It’s about someone who has been jilted, but then has finally moved on. The mood of the song (hence the beat) is celebratory, since the pain of the breakup is over and life seems joyful again. Which may…or may NOT… be the point!

Having been with Jesus a long time, I have learned to know when He is trying to tell me something. Even if it isn’t right away. Like my wife with a look, a ‘hmmm,’ or with silence, I have learned it is in BOTH of our best interests to pay attention. “I’m not where you left me at all” will not stop rolling in my head.

Israel is called God’s wife by God Himself! That said, he did a LOT of flirting and wooing over her. Sadly, Israel wasn’t impressed with God’s efforts. This verse in Hosea summarizes the process of their estrangement. Sadly, even God seems to be questioning His own methods to win His people. Blessing them leads them to self satisfaction! And now I get it!

I am a FOLLOWER of Jesus Christ. I personally committed to go where He leads. But now that my earworm is engaged, I feel like He is wanting me to question my decision. If I am His follower… am I where He left me? And if I am left, which one of us moved? Seeing the hazards of Israel’s reaction to God and His blessings, am I being careful enough to stick with Him, even if He leaves me somewhere for a while.

Hmmmm… MAYBE God is telling Dua Lipa to tell ME that He wants ME to be a little more sticky! Which doesn’t surprise me at all!! Thanks Dua!