S:
“The Sovereign LORD showed me a vision. I saw him preparing to send a vast swarm of locusts over the land. This was after the king’s share had been harvested from the fields and as the main crop was coming up.” Amos 7:1 NLT
“Then the Sovereign LORD showed me another vision. I saw him preparing to punish his people with a great fire. The fire had burned up the depths of the sea and was devouring the entire land.”
Amos 7:4 NLT
“Then he showed me another vision. I saw the Lord standing beside a wall that had been built using a plumb line. He was using a plumb line to see if it was still straight.” Amos 7:7 NLT
“But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’” Amos 7:14-15 NLT
“Then the Sovereign LORD showed me another vision. In it I saw a basket filled with ripe fruit.” Amos 8:1 NLT
“Then I saw a vision of the Lord standing beside the altar. Amos 9:1a NLT
The LORD has spoken, and he will do these things.” Amos 9:12b NLT
O: The Lord's vision to Amos was to bring harm to the Israelites. Although these were Gods people, he did not hesitate in revealing the vision. What Amos was revealing were visions of destruction. The Israelites didn't like being told how there God was going to destroy them so they tell Amos go find business else where. No one here is going to pay to listen to that type of message. Amos responds, this is not my profession, I am a shepherd. God called me to come prophesy and share with you his vision. Despite of what the Israelites said, Amos did not cease from sharing the vision God gave him.
A: Who I am, my voice, my story, the journey I'm asking others to embark on is not a usual concept. Many live their entire lives hiding from themselves, never using their voice, ignore their story and denying it happened to others. People are not going to receive my message without reserve. That doesn't mean I stop pursuing the vision. Focusing on Gods vision is allowing things to fall in place organically, purposefully but making sure I'm in the right place to do it.
P: I miss you God. I miss hearing from you through your word Abba. I will no longer put you on the back burner. I will take delight in you every morning that I may receive joy when I tackle the day. You are truly what's important to me and I need you to survive!!!! Your name is great and worthy to be praised. Your kingdom is here! Thank you for the word through Doc! My message of freedom. I will take heed to what he says and whatPatrick and Gwen say. I will take heed to what I read for you brought me to these things for they are the very principles needed for me to focus on you and prepare me for what is to come. From this moment I will no longer say what your will is die by life I will do! Like your word says, let your will be done, not be said!!!! Give me strength in humility to rise up and take my godly place as your child, as a child. Forgive me for not seeking you these last few days and choosing to shut down, isolate and eat my emotions instead of bringing my burden to you. Deliver me from really ring in the old Liz. I am new and alive in you. I am aware of my triggers may I build a new layer into my brain as I develop new habits. Thank you for never giving up on me. You are amazing God!!!! In Jesus might name, amen!
W
