Who Is Gomer

What is in a name? We think long and hard about what name to give to our children. Sometimes as they grow up we can see how that name "fits" them. Other times we may wonder, maybe we should have given them a different name.


So who is Gomer? Her name means, complete. She is the unfaithful wife of the prophet Hosea; Hosea's relationship with her was symbolic of God's relationship with wayward Israel

Gomer also stood as a symbolic example of Israel's relationship with God. Her waywardness paralleled that of the nation.

But I believe these individuals also are examples for us today. We too are in danger of being like Gomer. We are in danger of turning away from God and His commands.

No one wants to be called a harlot, but when we dishonor God and put other things before him we are in danger of become the same kind of harlot as was Gomer.

Today, examine your heart and be certain that you don't have any other god's in your life except the One True God!