Amos 2
Amos, a prophet from Judah, is sent by God to Israel to deliver a stern message from God about their sin. They sinned by abusing the needy, poor, and oppressed (v6-7). We are to show compassion for those in need by giving to the best of our ability. God reminds us in v9-10 that we have all been in need of assistance from time to time in our lives we should recall how God has helped us, so in turn we should help others.
See also: care for the poor, Cheerful giver, Generosity, give to the poor and needy
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has helped me in my time of need. Thank You Jesus. Yet I am undeserving of such love. I often lack compassion. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Yet I destroyed the Amorites before them, though they were tall as the cedars and strong as the oaks.
I destroyed their fruit above and their roots below. I brought you up out of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness to give you the land of the Amorites. v9-10
I destroyed their fruit above and their roots below. I brought you up out of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness to give you the land of the Amorites. v9-10
Amos, a prophet from Judah, is sent by God to Israel to deliver a stern message from God about their sin. They sinned by abusing the needy, poor, and oppressed (v6-7). We are to show compassion for those in need by giving to the best of our ability. God reminds us in v9-10 that we have all been in need of assistance from time to time in our lives we should recall how God has helped us, so in turn we should help others.
See also: care for the poor, Cheerful giver, Generosity, give to the poor and needy
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has helped me in my time of need. Thank You Jesus. Yet I am undeserving of such love. I often lack compassion. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
