“Surely the eyes of the Sovereign Lord are on the sinful kingdom. I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not totally destroy the descendants of Jacob,” declares the Lord....“In that day, “I will restore David’s fallen shelter—I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins—and will rebuild it as it used to be, so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,” declares the Lord, who will do these things.

Amos 5-9 

“Surely the eyes of the Sovereign Lord are on the sinful kingdom. I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not totally destroy the descendants of Jacob,” declares the Lord....“In that day, “I will restore David’s fallen shelter—I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins—and will rebuild it as it used to be, so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,” declares the Lord, who will do these things. Amos 9:8, 11-12

  

Day 171 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) continues with my study of Amos, as he continues to deliver God's message urging Israel to repent from their sins of hypocrisy, complacency, pride, etc.  He shares visions of locusts, fire, plumb line, and of ripe fruit - all to describe God's anger and planned harsh punishment.  Yet even as we see an angry God, we also see a faithful God as His message through Amos includes hope and restoration and a reference to David to whom God promised an eternal throne and kingdom for Israel.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who is faithful - You will never leave or forsake me - thank You Jesus!  I am not deserving of such a God.  I sin...worry, etc.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my 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 and myself energy and wisdom.  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.