The two verses 9:9-10 explain in poetic verse who has the final say in our lives. We often think we do, and in many many areas God does allow us choices that could be our last in this life. Yet when eternity comes completely into view it will be God alone who will pronounce the last word in every life that has ever lived. For those of us who know and revere him that is comforting because as Christians we have already received his promise of eternal forgiving grace. But for those who continue to reject that assessment is contrary to their notion of a loving God. There were people in Israel in Amos’ day who spoke favorably of God, but only in regard to those areas where they agreed with him. When it came to sole worship of him they rejected him; which is why God spoke so harshly toward them. So how can I expect to be dealt with any differently if I choose my own way over God’s directions?
It took me about 15 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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