Hang in There

O. T. #2114  "Hang in There"

Jan. 24, 2022

Amos 3-Part 8

LET IT GLOW

How are you managing life today? It seems like one whapping blow one after another is coming at us-our shop, our son is sick, my health, freezing temperatures all week. This old farmhouse does not hold heat well, so I layer up and work under a blanket. So we all must hang in there, for spring is coming. 

Keep our hearts on fire for You, Jesus. Our God is still on His throne and gives us mercy. His love surrounds us and we carry on. This too shall pass. Then we can look back and proclaim the faithfulness of our LORD.

Take a look at Psalm 144.

Are we blessing the Lord who gives us strength?

Is God your goodness, fortress, high tower, deliverer, shield?

Is He the one in whom you trust?

Who are we that Holy God would notice us and think of us? Our life is so short. It is just a puff of air. How do people handle life without God?

Who is God to you?

Are we serving God with all our being-thoughts, actions, words?

Do we share the hope that is in us-Jesus Christ?

LET IT GROW

The Lord says for Amos to call in witnesses of the leaders of Philistia and Egypt to see chaos and oppression in Israel due to their sins. They would be appalled at what was happening.

Why?

• It is because the people were not capable of doing right. (verse 10) They continued into sins so long that it became second nature.
• Greed, violence, and destruction were what they understood so that is what they were going to get. (verses 10-11)
• The rich made the poor even poorer.
• Like in a courtroom, Israel would be found guilty. (verse 13)
• God's judgment was going to come.
• However, a remnant would be saved. (verse 12)

The Assyrian army besieged Samaria and were taken captives.  Many of the northern tribes moved to Damascus.

The longer we wait to deal with sin, the greater the hold it has on us. We forget what it means to do right. Are we on the verge of forgetting?

LET IT GO

We trust You, Father God.

You will pull us through this.

You are our Rock, so we are standing on Your promises.

Bless all who read this today with Your love overflowing.

Jesus, You are our Overcomer so we can overcome whatever.

Thank You!!!!!!!