Amos announced God’s judgment on the people for turning away from God, for being cruel to the poor, and for living selfishly. In a series of five visions, Amos saw the day of doom as being close. He warned the people that they were to prepare to meet God. (Amos 4:12). For those who loved God, however, Amos had a word of hope. The day was coming when the kingdom of David would be re-established and God’s people would dwell in safety.
Because God punishes sins:
“On that day I punish Israel for her sins. I will destroy the altars of Bethel; the horns of the altar will be cut off and fall to the ground”…Amos 3:14
“I hate, despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no regard for them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-falling stream!”…Amos 5:21-24
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”…Romans 3:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”…Romans 6:23
How to be Ready? –Jesus has prepared the Way—Himself:
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”…John 14:6
When to be Ready?—Now is the time:
For says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, and now is the day of salvation…2 Corinthians 6:2
Why to be Ready? Because man may die at any time:
“Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment”…Hebrew 9:27
Where to be Ready? Here and now:
“Seek the Lord, while he may be found; call on Him while he is near”…Isaiah 55:6
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