“It was I who brought you up from
the land of Egypt, and led you forty
years through the wilderness . . . I
raised up some of your sons as
prophets, and some of your young
men as Nazirites . . . But you gave
the Nazirites wine to drink, and
commanded the prophets saying,
‘Do not prophesy!’” – Amos
2:10-12 NKJV
During the time of Amos, Israel
rejected the messages given by
God’s prophets. He tried to speak
to them, but they would not listen.
God’s own people didn’t want to
hear His voice, telling His prophets
not to prophesy. Showing their
disregard for His Word, they even
told the Nazirites to drink wine,
not caring about their promises to
God.
There are people in every
generation like this. Instead of
seeking God, and obeying His
Word, they reject anything in the
Bible that they don’t understand or
agree with. They don’t accept
anything that doesn’t line up with
their opinions.
Sadly, many people today have this
attitude. Even Believers. Even
people who feel that they are
followers of Jesus. They form the
habit of being selective about what
they believe and act upon. They
feel free to pick and choose the
Bible verses they will obey,
reserving the right to reject the
ones they
Yet God cries out to them. He
longs for them to listen to His
voice, follow His Spirit, and obey
His Word.
Think about your life. Are you one
of these people? Realize that God
wants you to know Him more
intimately and have a personal
relationship with Him. He wants to
talk with you, teach you, bless and
protect you, and give you power,
wisdom, and understanding. But
you cannot receive this abundant
blessing while you try to play god.
Surrender your life to Him, make
Him the Lord of your life, and seek
to do His will.
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Today’s Inspiration Prayer
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Father, speak to me. You alone are
God and Jesus is my Lord. I
surrender my time, talent, and
treasure to You. Help me to please
and serve You. In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Read: Amos 2
By: Makungo Vhalinde