Amos 2:10-16 ERV ~ “I was the one who brought you from the land of Egypt. For 40 years I led you through the desert. I helped you take the Amorites’ land. [11] I made some of your sons to be prophets and some of your young men to be Nazirites. People of Israel, it is true.” This is what the LORD said. [12] “But you made the Nazirites drink wine. You told the prophets not to prophesy. [13] You have become more than I can bear. I am bent low like a wagon loaded with grain. [14] No one will escape, not even the fastest runner. Strong men will not be strong enough. Soldiers will not be able to save themselves. [15] People with bows and arrows will not survive. Fast runners will not escape. People on horses will not escape alive. [16] At that time even very brave soldiers will run away. They will not take the time to put their clothes on.” This is what the LORD said.”
The streets and society are filled with wickedness, and some may think that the injustice is winning. (But it’s not!) Jesus told you in His Word to pray for the kingdom to come! Pray that God’s Will that is happening in Heaven in the present will be carried out on earth in the present! You are to pray that the righteousness of heaven will fill your streets and society. So, this is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, we pray that your name will always be kept holy. [10] We pray that your kingdom will come- that what you want will be done here on earth, the same as in heaven. This is your command” (Matthew 6:9-10). Amos decreed justice for the wicked nations that surrounded Israel and Judah. He declared judgement. And you will declare that the Kingdom comes in power!
Since Israel wanted to act like those who don’t know God, they would be treated like those who don’t know God. If anyone should have known better than to do the kind of things listed above, it was those who had received God’s Holy Word. Have you received and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Then now you know the Word and you are accountable for every letter and Word in it! The message here in Amos 2 is not just about history but it should resonate with you and remind you of the consequences of denying God’s authority and guidance. For a moment you need to reflect on yesterday’s devotion, Joel 2:13, it’s time to rend your heart! The Israelites encouraged the prophets to be silence and caused the Nazarite’s to engage in willful rebellion. A Nazarite was an Israelite that made a voluntary vow to dedicate themselves to God. There were things that they were not to do, and drinking was one of them, and yet they did it anyway! As they were led astray and did what was wrong! (Who are you leading down the wrong path, and you know it’s wrong?) The weight of sin is too heavy of a load for you to bear, that is why God said to cast all of your burdens on Him, Matthew 11:30!
This heavy weight they bore was just a foreshadowed of the inevitable suffering they were going to endure because of their disobedience. This is about your personal accountability and responsibilities to adhere to God’s guidance in your life. In this scripture, you can see that God’s patience has limits, and when you consistently ignore God, you will face repercussions. For the very essence of God’s justice is emphasized and you need to be fully aware of this one thing, that unrepentant sin cannot and will not go unaddressed! God demands repentance and righteousness from His elect. When you are chosen by God, you become one of the elect, the chosen. And God did not excuse Israel from living lives of justice and righteousness. The same thing applies to you, you are called to live Holy and Righteous lives (Romans 6:19, 22!) As God has taken the initiative in creating the elect nation, He will also take the initiative in disciplining them and you too! Yes, you might think that you are smart and all, you may even have a skill or two like them, but there is no one with enough of anything that can compare to God!
The Israelite army were in route for a battle and in verse 14, Soldiers are described in terms of their military specialization. A swift soldier refers to one who could run fast and could escape defeat, a strong soldier is one who could prevail in battle. And then in verse 15, you have four military specializations themselves, there is the mighty (the heavy infantry in the main line of battle), the archer, the swift of foot (light infantry), and the cavalry, but even they were not courageous enough to stand up against God, their weapons were nothing compared to God! As you can see there is nothing that you have or can do, that will ever come close to being compared with the Power of God! There are no human skills that can overcome God’s punishing wrath! You need to repent while you still have the time, while you still have breath in your body, and you are in your right mind. There is no better time than right now to Rend your heart and Repent, that you may be Reconciled back to God, through His Grace and Mercy!
Let’s Pray:
Father Thank You! Father, I come repenting right now of my sins while the blood is running warm in my veins. Father, I come to You for You are all I have, and You are enough! Father today clothed me and establish me in Your Holiness and Righteousness. Father I need to be awakening that I may hear and see You with greater clarity and depth! Father I’m praying for my streets and my society that Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, in the Name of Jesus! Father, help me to work and to work well with the people in society, may I be a bright light, lit by You that will draw others out of darkness and into Your Marvelous Light. Father, groom me to be a person of honor and to respect to all people. Father, I need to be transformed by Your Transformational Power. Father, Thank You for bringing me from where I once was were and moving to where I am supposed to be. Father I know that You have orchestrated my history and those that I will encounter on my journey called life. Father, help me and keep me from being consumed or caught up in any sins of wickedness. Father, I pray that all who read and pray this prayer will take heed of the Word of God, for we are not only hearers of the Word, but we are doers! Father, I repent right now that I may not be crushed by the effects of me not repenting and being weighed down by sin. Thank You for the opportunity to repent. Father may Your kingdom come with force, conviction, and clarity that my repentance will run so deep and wide that everything and everyone around me will be transformed and looking just like Your kingdom. Father, You are my hope, have mercy on me in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean
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