November 9, 2021
What does it say?
Amos prophesied God’s coming judgment on Judah, Israel, and neighboring nations.
What does it mean?
God’s patience with the rebellious nations of Israel, Judah, and their neighbors, had run out. The listing of each nation’s sin demonstrated the Lord’s continued patience. God’s people must have wholeheartedly agreed as they listened to God’s coming judgment on their pagan neighbors. Rather than face their own sin, they mistook God’s patience as His being unconcerned with their behavior and continued to disobey God’s law. However, His judgment would be impartial.
How should I respond?
We easily recognize when others disobey God. The more difficult task is turning our gaze inward and identifying our own rebellion against Him. Unencumbered fellowship with Christ starts by recognizing any sin that has crept into your life. Before pointing fingers at someone else, examine your heart for a similar sinful attitude, and then deal with your disobedience by asking for God’s forgiveness and putting the sin behind you. How might you be judging a fellow believer’s sin while minimizing your own? Admit any areas God brings to mind so that your relationship with Him can be as it should be.