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.

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