There are Spirit-filled Christians from what seems a countless variety of backgrounds and faith traditions, and we all have such a variety of ways of understanding what will happen in the future. There is much disagreement! However, there are a few points on which we are unified.
Minor Prophets: Amos, Basket of Summer Fruit
The first layer of meaning is straightforward. Ripe fruit, when it is plucked from the tree, is cut off. For the harvester, the ripened fruit is a lovely blessing, but for the fruit itself, to be harvested means its time on the tree will come to an end.
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Minor Prophets: Amos, Royal Smack Down
When God has called us to something, we cannot do anything else, and we cannot do anything less.
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Minor Prophets: Amos, Locusts and Fire
God is true to character, God is just and righteous, and calls God’s people to be the same. The Lord is also merciful. Only eternity will reveal how much and how often the Lord has spared God’s people because of the often hidden prayers offered up as intercession.
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Minor Prophets: The Book of Amos
Amos knew what it was to scratch out an existence with the poor. He had courage, endurance, tenacity, and righteous zeal. And like his dressing knife, Amos' tongue was sharp and to the point.
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Acts Wednesday: Chapter 21, Last Leg of the Journey
There are times when we absolutely know the voice of God has spoken, but...we're not sure what to do about it.
