In Ezekiel 16, God describes in graphic detail the care that He had provided to Israel, and the way she betrayed that care, seeking the attention of others outside the covenant she had made with God. The metaphors of marriage and prostitution are used to describe the intensity of the relationship and betrayal. This chapter is as much a warning for us as it was for Israel, to be sure we’re not actively betraying our covenant made with God at baptism.
Yet after all this, God still provides hope. “I will remember my covenant with you in the days of your youth…I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord…when I atone for you for all that you have done.” Our God is both loving and jealous. He will forgive our sins if we turn to Him and seek after Him.
Jesus said, “it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom”. Let’s focus on gaining heavenly treasure, dedicating our lives to God, turning again to Him when we fail.