Devotions from Amos

Passage Read: Amos 3-6 Meditation Verses: 6:3-7 Thought There are those who choose to ignore the obvious, the sin of Israel and God's anger over nothing being done about it. Instead they lounge around in all their wealth and comfort, they dine on whatever delicacies…

Passage Read: Amos 7 - Obadiah 1 Meditation Verse: Amos 8:4 Thought Greed is behind so much evil today, whether it is those who are making so much money or those who are envious of the rich. All are motivated by greed, and greed makes…

Passage Read: Joel 2 - Amos 2 Meditation Verses: Amos 2:10-12 Amos records the Lord's judgments against the nations round about Israel, but He also records judgment against Israel and Judah. They are perhaps the worst offenders, because they knew the Lord, were chosen by…

Passage Read: Amos 3-6 Meditation Verses: 4:4-8 Here is God speaking sarcasm, to point out the deafness of His people. He encourages them to bring their tithes and offerings to their appointed holy places. But He calls out their sin. They offer sacrifices that God…

Passage Read: Amos 7 - Obadiah 1 Meditation Verses: Amos 7:12-13 Amaziah the priest tells Amos to go to Judah and prophesy there, because Bethel is a residence and sanctuary of the king. The king shouldn't have to hear bad news, and he certainly doesn't…