Prophet’s Reading Plan: Amos
1-3
Members of a Covenant:
Governed by a Holy God
Read Psalm 99
As followers of Christ, we must submit to God’s kingship
in our lives. This psalm leaves no room for us to view God as an inactive
figurehead; He is living and dynamic, reigning over His people with justice!
The psalm gives examples of people whom He used to lead
Israel in worshipping and following God. All of them saw the holiness of God
and sought His presence. All interceded on behalf of their people and thus they
and the people experienced blessing. God chose servants such as these to stand
in the gap for His people in order that they might be forgiven.
We are called to this same level of faith and obedience
as we – the church – have also been called a chosen people and a royal
priesthood! We are governed by a holy and forgiving God and He is looking for
humble servants to do His will.
Overview
Verses 1-3: The
Lord is great and holy
Verses 4-5: The
Lord reigns with justice
Verses 6-8: Examples
of those who lead the people in worship
Verse 9: Let
us praise and worship God
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
1) What are some things about your King
that make it very easy for you to submit to Him? Is there anything about Him
that makes it difficult? If so, think about why you feel that way and ask Him
to speak into those feelings.
2) God loves justice! Isn’t it wonderful
that our God does not tolerate wickedness and perversions of justice? He fights
for the weak. Spend some time praying for those you know who are weak, whether
spiritually, emotionally or physically. Pray that God would fight for them and
bring them justice.
3) Ask God what He would like from you as
His servant today.
