Friday, July 18, 2014
Reading for the day: Amos 1-4

Our reading today, introduces us to one of the “minor prophets”, Amos. Amos was a country shepherd, who received a word from God about what was going to happen in Israel. The problem with the people of Amos’ day was that prosperity had made them very complacent and they also had issues with oppressing the poor and less fortunate. They refused to listen to people like Amos. I think they had forgotten that God takes an active part in the governments of the world. They started thinking that the rulers of the world are more powerful than God and that the government can take better care of them. Hmmm. When we start putting all our faith into powerful governments and look to them to take care of us are we in actuality crowding out God from our lives? Where do you put your hope and trust? Who do you lean on in times of trouble? In times of plenty? I pray that we in all situations put our faith in the only One who can save us, Christ Jesus our Lord.

Blessings
PK