Amos 6 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Amos 6.           

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Meditate on verses 1 and 8.

 

Woe to those who are at ease in Zion

and to those who feel secure in the

mountain of Samaria, the distinguished

 men of the foremost of nations, to

whom the house of Israel comes. The LORD

GOD has sworn by Himself, the

LORD God of hosts has declared: "I loathe the

 arrogance of Jacob and detest

his citadels; therefore, I will deliver

 up the city and all it contains."

 

God pronounces judgment on His people for being at ease and feeling secure.  Take His Words to heart, for the very thing that makes God furious would be described as success by many people today. 

 

God says “Woe” to those who are indifferent and self-indulgent (vs. 1, 3, 6).  God says “Woe” to those who are lazy and gluttonous (v. 4).  God says “Woe” to those who are prideful and arrogant (v. 8).  God says “Woe” to those who do not mention the name of God, convincing themselves He doesn’t notice their behavior (v. 10).

 

Examine your life in the Light of God’s Word.  Have you fallen into sinful ease, embracing the world’s comforts and pleasures, self-indulging instead of meeting the needs of those around you? 

 

Use the words from Amos 6:1, 4, 6, and 8 to confess and repent as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD, please forgive me for being at ease

 and self-secure.  Forgive me for reclining

and sprawling in luxury and eating gluttonously.

 Forgive me for anointing myself

with the finest of oils but not grieving over

the ruin of others.  Forgive me for my

arrogance.  I do not want You to loathe

 my behaviors, LORD.  Help me change to

gain Your perspective, see with

Your eyes, and walk in Your ways.

In Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell