Derrick,

Thank you very much for responding.

I also really enjoyed how you put things:

http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/feb2022/derrickd227-2.htm

I have always loved Hosea 2:14, that you referred to/

Hosea 2:14 Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.

This will yet happen with Jesus and Israel, and it will be wonderful!