SCRIPTURE: AMOS 4
ISRAEL HAS NOT RETURNED TO GOD (vs. 1-9)
EVENTS THAT HAPPEND TO ISRAEL BUT THEY STILL HAD NOT RETURNED TO GOD:
- Empty stomach in every city and lack of bread in every town. (v. 6)
- Rain withhold and only given in selected towns (v. 7)
- They had not enough water to drink (v. 8)
- Garden and vineyard struck with blight and mildew. (v. 9a)
- Locust devoured fig and olive trees. (v. 9)
- Plague were sent and young men killed with swords. (v. 10)
- They were being thrown to fire (v. 11)
THOUGHTS:
God used several means of description – drought, famine, crop disease, locusts, plagues, war and local catastrophes – and yet they did not get the message. Therefore, they have to meet God face to face in judgment. One day, each of us will also meet God face to face to give account of what we have done or refused to so. Are you prepared to meet Him?
The women of Israel were called “fat cows” because they were pampered, sleek and well fed. Those women pushed their husbands to oppress the helpless in order to support their lavish life style. Are you living luxury and carrying out religious duties while ignoring God’s commandments?