210.28: Amos 1-2: God Makes a Simple Farmer and Rancher into a Spokesperson

Meet Amos. He’s a rancher, raising sheep and  probably cattle, along with being a farmer of figs. He was a businessman  from a small, country town in northeastern Judah, who more than likely  traveled a lot to the northern kingdom of Israel for business. Amos knew  the territory. He was also a godly man. Even with no formal training  like Elisha or even Jonah,  God chose him to be his spokesperson to not just Israel, but the pagan,  Gentile nations too. He was an amateur. And just so you know, the word  “amateur” means “for the love of it”. It doesn’t mean “less skilled” or  “less capable”. Just passionate, yet good at what one does. It’s c. 756 BC. Uzziah reigns in Judah and Jeroboam II is king of the  northern kingdom of Israel. (We’ll read their historical accounts when  we continue with 2 Kings shortly.) Needless to say, we had good king /  bad king respectfully. As we’ll see, Amos was an in-your-face prophet.  Again, no beating around the bush. He told it like it is. Let’s dig in… Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special informative videos at the bottom…. It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD! Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today! If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Or visit: https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/ This is a daily podcast, published each evening. Subscribe button so can get to know God. And please share this with your friends. Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!