Calamity

O. T. #2111  "Calamity"

Jan. 19, 2022

Amos 3-Part 6

LET IT GLOW

In Psalm 143:7-9, David is praying again.

Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee. Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto Thee to hide me.

Do you hear David's loss of hope, paralyzed by fear, and in deep depression? Like David, we sometimes are there in the pit. We can come to the Lord and express our feelings.

Then God will help us remember His works (verse 5), reach out to Him in prayer (verse 6), trust Him (verse 8), and pursue His will (verse 10). (Life Application Study Bible)

Will we see the lovingkindness of God today? Are we trusting Him in our situation? Do we tell God our situation and expect an answer? Are we walking in His ways? Do we flee to God whenever we have a need?

 

LET IT GROW

The last two cause and effect questions are found in verse 6:

6. Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid?

Unless a trumpet is blown (cause), calamity does not occur (effect). A trumpet blowing alerted the people in the city, like we have storm sirens. Amos shows how two events can be linked together. Once one event happens, the other will take place.

Are we listening for the trumpet when Jesus returns to take His children home? The rapture will occur, whether we are prepared or not. Are you prepared, dear one?

7. Shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?

The word evil means calamity; distress; harm.

Caused by Jehovah, a calamity occurs (effect). He brings it about when it is time for His judgment to be given. Assyria would come upon Israel because they would not heed the prophet's warnings to repent of their sins.

We are quick to blame the devil, but often times a calamity is due to one's sins. However, sometimes bad things happen because of the sins of others.

There is no such thing as an accident in the life of a child of God. There must be a cause for the effect. There is a lesson to be learned from the calamity. (J. Vernon McGee)

Are our spiritual eyes and ears open to what God is doing or allowing?

LET IT GO

Rescue us Heavenly Father, for You see all and know all.

Open our eyes and ears to the needs of others.

Help us listen to Your instructions and follow them.

To You be the glory, honor, and praise.