This is what the Sovereign LORD showed me: a basket of ripe fruit. "What do you see, Amos?" he asked. "A basket of ripe fruit," I answered. Then the LORD said to me, "The time is ripe for my people Israel; I will spare them no longer." Amos 8:1 God continues to give Amos visions... Continue Reading →
Amos 7:7-8 Built Straight And True
This is what he showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall that had been built true to plumb, with a plumb line in his hand. And the LORD asked me, "What do you see, Amos?" "A plumb line," I replied. Then the Lord said, "Look, I am setting a plumb line among my... Continue Reading →
Amos 6:1 The Danger Of Being Complacent
Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come! Amos 6:1 The leaders of Israel were satisfied with where they were at. They sat down always dining, eating fancy food, and always lying... Continue Reading →
Amos 5:4 A Way To Have Life
This is what the LORD says to Israel: "Seek me and live;" Amos 5:4 Israel had chosen to follow after other gods, refusing to follow God. The result of following those other gods was that God was going to bring death and destruction upon the people of Israel. Even though they sought life among the... Continue Reading →
Amos 4:9 Getting Your Attention
"Many times I struck your gardens and vineyards, destroying them with blight and mildew. Locusts devoured your fig and olive trees, yet, you have not returned to me," declares the LORD. Amos 4:9 In this chapter, Amos is quoting God, who is upset with Israel. They had chosen to walk away from God, so God... Continue Reading →
