“Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.”
Father, You gave a special message to a shepherd, Amos. Amos questioned “Does a lion roar in the thicket when it has no prey?” Then answered: “The lion has roared – who will not fear?” He was telling people there was a real and present danger.
I believe my country is being warned of a real and present danger if the people do not turn back to You. America has been blessed. And I believe You will hold it responsible for its national conduct. Right now, that is not looking good.
You also revealed Your plan to John through Revelation. He wrote down Your Words to specific churches. I believe they were real churches at the time, but I also believe the same words are meant for Your church today.
In obedience to these words, would You help me remember that You are my first love; that You come before anything else in my heart. And let me act accordingly.
Like the church in Ephesus, do not let me tolerate wicked people, or listen to false teachers, or follow the Nicolaitan teachings of lustful immorality and lording church positions and power over lay people. Give me the strength to “persevere…endure hardships for Your name, and not grow weary.”
Like the churches in Smyrna and Pergamum, let me remember my wealth comes from my relationship with You. Show me where the evil one is influencing me, or my loved ones so we can reject it.
Increase our faith and our perseverance to remain true to Your Name. Do not let us be led away from Your teachings by the temptations of Balaam who tempted the Israelites into immorality and idolatry.
Father, thank You for revealing Your plan to Your servants the prophets. Let me hear and heed these words that are for my life and my country. Open my ears and my understanding. Amen
Amos 3:1-15; Revelation 2:1-17
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Well said, Laura. I just posted link on Facebook.
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Thank you so much for sharing this Marlene. Thinking of you today as I rush to get things shopped, wrapped, and mailed for Christmas before we leave while planning with doctors and praying as my daughter in law goes back to court. (All they did was set a date for January for a pre trial hearing). But thinking of all you are having to let go of to care for Paul. You are gaining stars in your crown! Other things can be set aside. These things you’re doing are both urgent and important. This is the time for this purpose. God bless your week.
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