Friday, February 22, 2008

Amos 3.3

Do two walk together unless they have made an appointment?

One of the stranger Bible passages, if lifted out of context. Amos is telling Israel it cannot rest on its own laurels as God's chosen people, because this status comes with great responsibility. If they cannot be a good example to the nations around them, they can always be a bad example. Vss. 3-8 tell Israel they ignore the word of God at their own peril, as God has sent it though the prophets, and, "... The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?"

It is probably a good idea, as we walk to Jerusalem, if we listen for the voice of God in those around us as well.

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