Passage
Amos 7:10-17 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
Amos Would Not, "Go Home."
Date: Aug. 24, 2014
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 7:14-16a
First, Amos was told to get out (10-13)! The priest of Bethel felt threatened by Amos. He did not want to accept the word of God. Instead of recognizing the truth and interpreting the times, he told Amos to "Get out!" When people can't interpret the times, God will send missionaries or people from outside their system. We need them. Who discovered water? I am sure it was not a fish. We must be humble enough to always consider the words spoken to us through the Lord's sent ones.
Second, Amos held onto his personal calling (14-17). Amos was from Judah, but God sent him to preach in Israel. This was his personal calling in life. When he found this calling, threats could not silence him. We all need our personal calling in life while at the same time, discerning our season of life. God wants to do a marvelous work in and among us, but we must follow God's leading.
Prayer: Lord, help me to discern your calling in this season of my life and to serve it well with conviction.
One Word: Listen to the one whom God sends
