Amos 8

As I read the 8th chapter of Amos, I was very stricken with the Fear of God. Not just a fear of his power , even though I do fear that, but a very humble fear that just makes me want to bow down and be so still in his presence.

I could not help but think about the Nation we live in and how I see so much of America in this passage. Such confusion. Such turmoil, and Such irrevance.

Where are we?
Who are we?
Nobody seems to know what to do?

Everyone has created so many maps for us that none of them seem to look the same anymore. We have created so many "right paths" that there are no more paths to be taken. The well beaten path of sand through the grassy meadow has become nothing more than a dessert. As the twisting and whirling wind of this world blow the footprints of the ones gone before, we find ourselves … LOST …

Where to from here?

We no longer remember were we ARE, where we WERE, or where we are GOING.

We have forgotten our purpose. We have forgotten our identity, and we have forgotten our GOD.

O God, I pray for our nation...our leaders... for our pastors...and I pray for our MEN. Let us always hold this word , this map so close. Hiding it in our hearts, that we might not sin against you and lose our way. Not just because we are scared of your wrath, but because we have a Purpose! We have a Destination and we have a treasure waiting for us in Glory! Help us lord to not forget why we are here. Help us to never forget who is behind us watching and listening. Let us always stay close to those who are leading so we can follow in their footsteps. When that judgment day comes Lord, I pray that ALL of our men will be greeted with , "WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT."

Let us take a moment today and reflect on our purpose, our position, and our Prize.

Our Purpose in the kingdom...

Our Position as Spiritual leaders... ( of our homes , of our church, and of our communities)

Our PRIZE that awaits all who stay the course...

Philippians 3:14
 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Chase Potter