Good morning and Happy Sabbath! As we start the book of Isaiah, we see more of God's judgements... God's judgements upon Damascus, upon Gaza, upon Tyre, upon Edom, upon Ammon, upon Moab, upon Judah, upon Israel...
But what I will focus on in my brief thoughts today is the spokesmen God uses this time. It's a man named Amos, who was a herdsmen of Tekoa. As we see, time and time again, God speaks thru many different people and many different types of characters.
Ellen White writes:
In giving light to His people anciently, God did not work exclusively through any one class. Daniel was a prince of Judah. Isaiah also was of the royal line. David was a shepherd boy, Amos a herdsman, Zechariah a captive from Babylon, Elisha a tiller of the soil. The Lord raised up as His representatives prophets and princes, the noble and the lowly, and taught them the truths to be given to the world.
To everyone who becomes a partaker of His grace the Lord appoints a work for others. Individually we are to stand in our lot and place, saying, “Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8. Upon the minister of the word, the missionary nurse, the Christian physician, the individual Christian, whether he be merchant or farmer, professional man or mechanic—the responsibility rests upon all. It is our work to reveal to men the gospel of their salvation. Every enterprise in which we engage should be a means to this end.
Those who take up their appointed work will not only be a blessing to others, but they will themselves be blessed. The consciousness of duty well done will have a reflex influence upon their own souls. The despondent will forget their despondency, the weak will become strong, the ignorant intelligent, and all will find an unfailing helper in Him who has called them. (Ministry of Healing, p. 148)So we all have a work to do for the Lord. Each work may be different. But if we are willing, God can use us. Today He's given me the task to give the divine message to my local congregation here in Maryland. I don't relish preaching... never have... it's a struggle for me every time... but I know God has called me to speak and share my testimony and also call people to a higher standard. So please pray that God will speak thru my words today and that He will be glorified. Can't believe this Bible reading for the year is almost over...
What a blessing these readings have been, although I'm already looking forward to taking more time to go back and do some deeper digging and study.
Tomorrow's Reading: Amos 3-4 and Ps. 140-141
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