When Life is Overwhelming

O. T. #2105  "When Life is Overwhelming"

Jan. 11, 2022

Amos 2-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

Friend, when you have one of those days that you would rather skip, just think about how important you are to God and how He loves you. He created you, shaped you, knew you before the foundation of the world. When life overwhelms, let God comfort. No matter our circumstances, our God is watching over us and knows every detail.

 Psalm 139:17-18 says, How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with Thee.

We are continually on God's mind. We can't comprehend the thoughts of God. He keeps us with everyone on this earth. Now that is mind boggling. God's thoughts are infinite in contrast to the limited mind of mankind. but isn't that who God is? His thoughts not our thoughts. He is rich in love, has a kind heart, slow to anger.

Take courage, dear one, for God is on our side. When our journey becomes hared, take the hand of Jesus and walk on. When the path is rugged, let Jesus help. So when we can't understand what is going on, trust that He knows best and knows our future.

LET IT GROW

Before we finish up Amos 2, with all the judgments of God upon nations, including Judah and Israel, and their unfaithfulness and disobedience, let's continue to see God's faithfulness to Israel:

• He destroyed the Amorites so they could have a land in which to live. (verse 9)
• He delivered them from Egypt and sustained them through the 40 year journey. (verse 10)
• He raised up prophets and Nazarites from among them. (verses 11-12) He did this so Israel would have an example of righteousness and holy living among them, as well as have minister in His behalf.

How did Israel respond? They were not thankful for God's working in their midst. They sought to corrupt the Nazarites by making them drink wine, violating their vow. They prohibited the prophets from proclaiming God's Word.

Nothing will deliver Israel from God's judgment. Speed, strength, and might will be to no avail. (verse 14) Trained archers, infantry, and cavalry would not prevail. (verse 15)

We know that God used the Assyrian army as His weapon to bring judgment against the sinful nation of Israel. Survivors were taken captive to Assyria.

[Resource: Liberty Bible Commentary, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary]

 

LET IT GO

Precious Father, we bless Your holy name.

Keep us in Your will so we don't get in Your way.

When we get overwhelmed, reassure us that You are watching and are for us.

Jesus, to You be the glory and honor, and praise.

Do whatsoever pleases You only.