Passage
Amos 6:1-14 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
Beware of Complacency and Pride
Date: Aug. 22, 2014
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 6:1a
First, their feasting and lounging had gone too far (1-7). People were prosperous, complacent, self indulgent and unrepentant. No one was concerned about the spiritual condition of their nation. In the end, they would go into exile. The "party will be over" for all those who ignore God, justice and live for self indulgence. We need to care about others who suffer around us, who are in need and who cannot find justice or salvation.
Second, Israel's pride would be her downfall (8-14). People were so far from God that they didn't know how to respond when facing the Lord's judgment. If all but ten men in one family died, even the survivors would not utter the name of God for fear of getting judged. They were on the cusp of having their pride broken with the rod of Assyria, but these people were so lost. They kept silent. Keeping silent is not an acceptable response when standing on the cusp of destruction. We must return to the Lord with humility and repentance.
Prayer: Lord, our complacency and false pride have clouded the way back to you. Help us to return to you. Show us the way.
One Word: Open our eyes and respond to God
