Amos' Words to Jeroboam Amos 7:11

As Amos was faithful to share the LORD's prophesy concerning Israel, Amaziah the priest sent word to King Jeroboam of Israel that Amos “conspired against” him “in the midst of the house of Israel”. Amaziah told King Jeroboam “the land is not able to bear all his words”, and in chapter seven and verse eleven of his prophesy, Amaziah shared more words that Amos declared about Israel and King Jeroboam where we read:

For thus Amos says, Jeroboam shall die by the sword,

and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.

The verse begins, “For thus Amos says, Jeroboam shall die by the sword,...” Amos began with the words, “For thus Amos” who was “a prophet of the Lord who prophesied in the northern kingdom; native of Tekoa in Judah near Bethlehem and a shepherd by trade” “says” or “utters, proclaims and declares”, “Jeroboam” which means “the people will contend” and was “the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split at the death of Solomon and the ten tribes split off from Judah and Benjamin and the kingdom under Solomon's son Rehoboam” “shall die” or “be executed, killed and put to death” “by the sword” which refers to “a dagger, knife or tool for cutting”. Amaziah shared Amos' words concerning Jeroboam's demise by a “sword”.

The verse goes on to say, “...and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.” Amos continued, “and Israel” which means “God prevails” and was “the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob” “shall surely” which is the Hebrew word “galah” and means “uncover, remove, depart and remove” “be led away captive” which again is the word “galah” and means “to uncover, remove, depart and remove” “out of their own land” which refers to “the ground, earth, territory, country or region”. Amaziah told King Jeroboam how Amos proclaimed Israel's exile and captivity as well.

When we think through these words of Amos, we see the specifics of Amaziah's accusations. He told Jeroboam about Amos declaring the death of the king and the exiling of Israel. We can imagine how Jeroboam responded to Amaziah's words. Even though Amos was obeying God's instructions, he was accused. Jesus Christ came declaring the truth of God, and He was mocked, beaten and crucified. Nonetheless, neither Amos or Jesus' words were untrue, and those who are wise will take heed to the word of God even when others disagree with it.

Next time we see Amaziah tell Amos to “flee to Judah”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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the bus tour greets

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no matter how you smell

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all that's on their minds

manipulate deliberate,

its not a waste of time

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placards show demand

contemplated discount while

they're giving you the plan

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another visit too

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greeting in the street

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they don't really care

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no matter what you wear

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Amos Has Conspired Amos 7:10

Amos the prophet saw the LORD standing “upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand”, and when the LORD asked him concerning it, He declared how He would “set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel”. God promised He would “not again pass by them”. This would cause the “high places of Isaac” to be “desolate” and “the sanctuaries of Israel” to be “laid waste”, and in chapter seven and verse ten of his prophesy, Amaziah the priest accuses Amos of “conspiring” against Israel where we read:

Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.

The verse begins, “Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel:” Amos began with the words, “Then Amaziah” whose name means “Jehovah is mighty” and was “a priest of Bethel under Jeroboam II ” “the priest” or “the principal officer or chief ruler ” “of Bethel” which means “house of God” and was “ancient place and seat of worship in Ephraim on border of Benjamin which was identified with Luz” “sent to Jeroboam” whose name means “the people will contend” and was “the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split at the death of Solomon and the ten tribes split off from Judah and Benjamin and the kingdom under Solomon's son Rehoboam where idolatry was introduced at the beginning of his reign ” “king” or “the royal ruler” “of Israel” whose name means “God prevails” and refers to “the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”, “saying” or “uttering, proclaiming and declaring”, “Amos” whose name means “burden” and was “a prophet of the Lord who prophesied in the northern kingdom; native of Tekoa in Judah near Bethlehem and a shepherd by trade” “has conspired” or “to bound, tied, bound together and leagued together” “against you” which means “in opposition to Jeroboam, the king of Israel” “in the midst of the house” which refers to “in the center, core and middle of the dwelling, shelter and abode” “of Israel” whose name means “God prevails” and was “the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. Amaziah shared with Jeroboam the king of Israel concerning the conspiracy he thought Amos had against Israel.

The verse goes on to say, “the land is not able to bear all his words.” Amos continued, “the land” which refers to “the earth, country, territory or region” “is not able” or “cannot prevail, overcome, endure or have power” “to bear” which means “seize, contain, measure, calculate and maintain” “all his words” which means “the total and sum of Amos' thoughts, sayings and ideas”. Amaziah's conclusion was the territory of Israel was not able to endure the onslaught of words Amos was declaring.

When we think through these words of Amos, we discover the opposition against Amos as he was declaring the word of the LORD. “Amaziah the priest” within the spiritual hierarchy was against him and was determined to sabotage any prophesies he declared. Jesus Christ also faced resistance from the men who were the spiritual authorities. This, however, did not deter either of their prophesies in any manner. Amos declared the truth, and Jesus did too. Though confrontation comes, the truth prevails, and whether they or we may not like it or agree when God declares something to be so, it is and shall be.

Next time we see Amos write about how “Amaziah the priest of Bethel” sends a message to “Jeroboam king of Israel” about himself, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The High Places and Sanctuaries Desolate and Wasted Amos 7:9

Amos the prophet continued to share about the judgment that was pending for Israel. He saw the LORD as He stood “upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand” and heard the LORD say he would “set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel” and not “pass by them any more”. In chapter seven and verse nine of his prophesy, Amos shared concerning the desolate and wasted “high places” and “sanctuaries” where we read:

And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.

The verse begins, “And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste;” Amos began with the words, “And the high places” which refers to “the ridges, heights, bamahs and mountain places of worship” “of Isaac” whose name means “laughter” and was “the son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau” “shall be desolate” or “appalled, stunned, stupefied, deflowered, deserted and awestruck”, “and the sanctuaries” which mean “the sacred and holy places” “of Israel” which means “God prevails” and was “the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob” “shall be laid waste” or “made desolate, dried up and in ruins”. When the LORD comes on the scene the “high places” and “sanctuaries” will be “made desolate and ruinous”.

The verse goes on to say, “and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.” Amos continued, “and I will rise” which means “arise and stand to become powerful and come on the scene” “against the house” or “in opposition to the shelter, dwelling, habitation and abode” “of Jeroboam” whose name means “the people will contend” and was “the eighth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, son of Joash, and fourth in the dynasty of Jehu” “with the sword” or “knife, axe, dagger or mattock used for cutting”. God promised to “be in opposition to” “Jeroboam” the king of Israel with a sharp cutting “sword” of offense.

When we meditate upon these words of Amos, we understand how angry and purposed the LORD was against Israel. Not only would He destroy their normal living quarters, but He would destroy their “worship” places as well. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life, and no man comes to the father but by me” (John 14:6), and regardless of whether we have “places, acts or demonstrations of worship”, they shall all fall when they do not come under allegiance to Him. The people of Israel trusted in their “high places” and “sanctuaries”, but their trust was exercised in vain. When judgment came, every one of them fell. What form or place of worship are we relying upon for our salvation? Anything other than a relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ shall fall. Let all who read these words listen to and obey Jesus.

Next time we see Amos write about how “Amaziah the priest of Bethel” sends a message to “Jeroboam king of Israel” about himself, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, and the new devotional “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore.

A Plumbline in the Midst of My People Amos 7:8

As Amos the “herdsman” prophet continued to share concerning the judgment of Israel, he referred to how he was shown “the Lord” as He “stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand”. In chapter seven and verse eight of his prophesy, Amos shared more about this “plumbline in the midst” of his “people” where we read:

And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what do you see? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:

The verse begins, “And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what do you see? And I said, A plumbline.” Amos began with the words, “and the LORD” which refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God” “said unto me” which means “uttered, proclaimed and declared unto Amos”, “what do you see” or “what do you perceive, consider and look at”? “And I said” or “Amos uttered, proclaimed and declared” “a plumbline” which means “a leaded weight which means to narrowly erect by rule”. When asked by the “Lord” what he saw, Amos' response was“a plumbline”.

The verse goes on to say, “Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:” Amos continued, “The said the Lord” which means “uttered, declared and proclaimed the royal and divine judge”, “behold” or “look and see” “I will set” which means “place, appoint, make, put and lay upon” “a plumbline” or “a leaded weight which means to narrowly erect by rule” “in the midst” which means “among, within the middle of and in the inward part” “of my people” which refers to the “God's group and citizens” in “Israel” whose name means “God prevails” and refers to “the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. “I will not again” or “add, increase or be joined” “ pass by them ” which refers to the people of Israel “any more” or “pass over, by, through or alienate; carry or do away with again”. No longer would the LORD “pass by” the people of Israel in judgment, but would carry it out to their very core.

When we consider these words of Amos, we realize the people of Israel were so far away from the LORD and His ways they were to be measured by the “exact rules of justice” where not only their peripheral parts would be judged, but also the very center of their dwelling. (“This was fulfilled when Shalmaneser, after a three years' siege of Samaria, took it and carried away Israel captive finally to Assyria”). Jesus Christ came to save people from their sins, and should they reject Him during their lives, He will judge them according to His divine “plumbline” to the very core. Let all who read these words take heed. The LORD is not quick to judgment, but He is certain and sure. His judgment is accurate and exact against all those who oppose Him and His ways.

Next time we see Amos write about how “the high places of Isaac shall be desolate”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, and the new devotional “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore.

The LORD's Plumbline Amos 7:7

After asking the LORD to “forgive” and “cease” because “Jacob is small”, Amos the prophet in chapter seven and verse seven of his prophesy was shown “the LORD” as He “stood upon a wall made by a plumbline” where we read:

Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline,

with a plumbline in his hand.

The verse begins, “Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline,..." Amos began with the words, "Thus he showed me" or "The LORD had Amos to look at, inspect, perceive and consider": "and behold the Lord" which refers to "the title spoken in place of Yahwek in Jewish display of reverence" "stood" which means "was upright upon, set and established" " upon a wall" which referred to "a wall of protection "made by a plumbline" which means "a leaded weight which means to narrowly erect by rule. In other words, a perpendicular wall". Amos had a vision of God standing "upon a wall" which was constructed with the exact rule of a "plumbline".

The verse continues, “...with a plumbline in his hand.” Amos added, “with a plumbline” which means “a leaded weight which means to narrowly erect by rule. In other words, a tool to insure a wall was perpendicular to the ground beneath” “in his hand” or “the LORD's hand”. God had this “plumbline” in His hand when He showed it to Amos.

When we think through these words of Amos, we know the LORD has another example in mind to share how He will judge Israel. Over and over God appealed to the people of Israel to turn from their wicked ways and return to a relationship with Him. Jesus could also use a “plumbline” as a standard of rule, yet He desired to extend His grace to those who receive Him as Savior and LORD. As we imagine the LORD holding a “plumbline” over us, how would we measure up according to His standard?

Next time we see Amos write about a “plumbline in the midst” of Israel, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Cease, I Beseech You Amos 7:5

As Amos the prophet continued to share concerning the judgments against the people of Israel, he told them not only would the LORD “raise up grasshoppers” but also “contend by fire” against them. The “grasshoppers” or “locusts” would devour their crops, and the “supernatural fire” or drought would devastate them. In chapter seven and verse five of his prophesy, Amos make another appeal to the LORD to “cease” from His pending judgment where we read:

Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech you: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.

The verse begins, “Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech you:” Amos began with the words, “Then said I” which means “Amos uttered, proclaimed and declared”, “O Lord GOD” which refers to “the title spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence who is the divine ruler and judge”, “cease” or “stop, desist, forego, leave off and undone, and to forbear”, “I beseech you” which means “Amos implored, asked and begged God”. After considering the pronouncement that “the Lord GOD” “called to contend by fire” or “drought” which would “devour the great deep”, Amos begged the LORD to “forego” and “leave off” the judgment He determined upon “Jacob”.

The verse goes on to say, “by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.” Amos continued, “by whom shall Jacob” which means “heel holder or supplanter” and was “the son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham and father of the twelve patriarchs of the tribes of Israel” “arise” which means “rise or stand up to become powerful”? “for he is small” which means “young, insignificant and unimportant”? Once again Amos made the appeal to God to seek how Israel would ever recover from destruction because of its size.

When we consider these words of Amos, we admire Amos' appeals to God. Though the LORD pronounced great judgment upon Israel, Amos asked Him to “forgive” and “cease” from His determined punishment. Amos' prayer becomes not only a model of intercessory prayer for us, but also a deeper look into the process of appealing to the LORD. God wants to hear our prayers, and He is waiting to respond to them as we come to Him in Jesus' name. Jesus came to give us access to our Holy God, and without Him, none of us could come “boldly unto the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16). May we learn from Amos' prayer, and may the LORD God remind us that He is waiting to hear our appeals to Him.

Next time we see the LORD promise “this also shall not be”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The LORD's Regret Again Amos 7:6

When Amos the prophet gave the pronouncement concerning the judgment of “Jacob” by “grasshoppers” and “supernatural fire”, he begged the LORD not to destroy them completely. In verse three of chapter seven of his prophesy, Amos shared how the LORD “turned from” complete judgment, and Amos shared how he shared the same again in verse six of the same chapter where we read:

The LORD repented for this: This also shall not be, says the Lord GOD.

The verse begins, “The LORD repented for this:” Amos began with the words, “The LORD” which refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God” “repented” which means “was sorry for, regretted, was moved to pity and suffered grief” “for this” which refers to Amos' question “by whom shall Jacob arise, for it is small”

The verse goes on to say, “This also shall not be, says the Lord GOD.” Amos continued, “This also” or “the conclusion pronounced by Amos” “shall not be” which means “will not happen or occur”, “says” or “utters, declares and proclaims” “the Lord GOD” which again refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God”. God's answer to Amos' prayerful request was that “it shall not happen”

When we think through these words of Amos, we see how the LORD was “moved to pity” over the conclusion Amos made concerning Israel. He would not annihilate them completely and would preserve a remnant among them. Jesus Christ came to provide a way of salvation for all people, and when they receive Him as Savior and LORD, they shall receive “pity” from God as well. The LORD does not “change His mind” as a person does, however, He takes no delight in punishing anyone who turns their life over to Him.

Next time we see Amos write about a “plumbline”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Lord God Contending by Fire Amos 7:4

After declaring He would send “grasshoppers” or “locusts” the people of Israel's “grass or crops”, Amos called “upon O Lord GOD” and asked him to “forgive, I beseech you: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small”. In chapter seven and verse four of his prophesy, Amos share how “the Lord GOD called to contend by fire” where we read:

Thus has the Lord GOD showed unto me: and, behold, the Lord GOD called to contend by fire,

and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part.

The verse begins, “Thus has the Lord GOD showed unto me: and, behold, the Lord GOD called to contend by fire,...” Amos began with the words, “thus has the Lord” “the title spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence” “GOD” which refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God” “showed unto me” or “Amos looked at, inspected, perceived and considered”: “and, behold” which means “” “the Lord” or “the title spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence” “GOD” which refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God” “called” which means “cried out, proclaimed and uttered in a loud sound” “to contend” which means “strive, make a complaint and quarrel” “by fire” or “by flames or supernatural fire”. Amos saw how God was going to “strive” with Israel by “supernatural fire”.

The verse continues, “...and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part.” Amos added, “and it devoured” which means “burned up, consumed, slayed and destroyed” “the great deep” which refers to “the many, numerous, abundant and enough deep places and abyss of the sea”, “and did eat up” or “devour, consume, slay and destroy” “a part” which means “a portion, share, territory, tract and parcel”. When the Lord God “contended by fire”, the result would be a consuming of the “abyss” and a portion of the territory of Israel.

When we meditate upon these words of Amos, we understand Israel was judged by “fire” or “drought” upon their land which would carry away the “people of Israel” and devastate their land. Let it be known, when God brings judgment upon a people, they shall suffer greatly. Jesus Christ came to “seek and to save that which was lost”, and those who are without Him shall know the eternal judgment of God. We should take heed to this warning of Amos to Israel because it is a foreshadowing of the punishment that awaits those who reject Jesus. When God's “supernatural fire” falls, devastation, destruction and ruin will be the destiny of those turn away from Him.

Next time we see Amos write for the Lord God to “cease, I beseech you” again, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The LORD's Regret Amos 7:3

Because of the magnitude of the judgment that was pronounced against Israel, Amos the “herdsman” prophet begged for the LORD to “forgive” them, and asked, “by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small”. In chapter seven and verse three, Amos received the answer to his prayer as we see the LORD's “regret”. We read:

The LORD repented for this: It shall not be, says the LORD.

The verse begins, “The LORD repented for this:” Amos began with the words, “The LORD” which refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God” “repented” which means “was sorry for, regretted, was moved to pity and suffered grief” “for this” which refers to Amos' question “by whom shall Jacob arise, for it is small”.

The verse goes on to say, “It shall not be, says the LORD.” Amos continued, “It shall not be” which means “that the absence of arising would not happen or occur”, “says” or “utters, declares and proclaims” “the LORD” which again refers to “Yehovah or Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the one true God”. God's answer to Amos' prayerful request was that “it shall not happen”.

When we consider these words of Amos, we may wonder how God could ever “repent” of anything. He knows everything, and therefore doesn't “repent” or “turn from in an opposite direction” from any situation like a person does. The answer is in our limited language to describe how the LORD turns from what appears to be His final decision to a merciful one. He knew that Israel would not be completely destroyed though He allowed and formed the “grasshoppers” or “locust larvae” which were destined to ruin their crops. We may get the idea the circumstances we endure are meant to completely destroy us, and we mistakenly think God is somehow against us too. Not so. God sent His Son Jesus to save us from ourselves and eternal damnation from Him. When we accept Jesus Christ as our LORD and Savior it doesn't mean we won't face difficult times or challenging problems. When those time come, we must rely upon the fact that God loves us even as He did Israel, and we may praise Him for His never ending “regret” over our situations.

Next time we see how Amos “called to contend by fire”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Slithering Serpent Beneath

The Slithering Serpent Beneath

07/22/18

When walking through the trails of nature's seen, one came upon a slithering serpent within a creek

as the storming floods drove it to the surface, and twas riding upon the rushing stream

And thus brought to mind the traveling locomotion that be within the mind of fox's masquerade

who wielded deception like a fine crafted art and bent beneath its power the naive

Winding through the paths of the heart while manipulating facts and fabricating circumstances

to invent turns while illuminating hidden overriding resistance

Thou with evil precepts to destroy competitor's advance that brings about the truth

which disguises thy well-masked exterior lest thou be revealed for thy subtle webs

For disassembling's tangle of misrepresentation lurks beneath the twisted mind

and breaks apart conventional vows of trust that wast thy pledge

Deceiving those well trusted and using words to fabricate advantage for thine own

that drunken with habitual knavery spin yarns of masqueraded deceit

Thou delusory fox who thinkest nothing to lose yet hast squandered all by thy dishonesty

deserve the fate which awaits the prevailing punishment of thy slithering ways