Day 173: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion:
The closing chapters of Amos present powerful visions and declarations. In Amos 7, the prophet sees a series of visions—locusts, fire, and a plumb line. Each symbolizes God’s assessment of Israel. The plumb line particularly stands out: it represents God’s standard—a straight and upright measure. Israel was no longer aligned with that standard. God’s judgment was imminent because the people refused correction and hardened their hearts.
Even when Amos pleaded for mercy, God’s response revealed a limit to forbearance. When sin persists and repentance is resisted, judgment must follow. Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, rejected Amos’ warnings and silenced God’s prophet, highlighting the tragedy of spiritual leadership that resists truth and clings to position.
Amos 8 declares the consequences: a “basket of ripe fruit” symbolizes that Israel’s time is up. The people were indulging in greed, trampling the needy, and dishonoring holy days for profit. A famine—not of bread, but of hearing the Word of God—would come. There is no greater sorrow than divine silence.
Amos 9 unveils God’s final vision of destruction, yet ends with hope. Though judgment would sweep across the land, a remnant would be restored. God would raise David’s fallen shelter and bring healing. This points to Christ—the hope of all nations.
In 2 Kings 14:28–29 and 15:6–29, we witness political instability, murder, and spiritual decay across Israel’s leadership. Kings came and went, mostly doing evil. 2 Chronicles 26:22–23 closes the account of Uzziah, a king who began well but ended in pride and leprosy because he overstepped his priestly boundaries.
Then, Isaiah 6 comes like a divine reset. In the year King Uzziah died, Isaiah sees the Lord seated high and exalted. This chapter reminds us that earthly kings may fall, but the King of Glory reigns forever. Isaiah’s vision reveals God’s holiness, the awareness of human sin, and the grace of divine calling. Isaiah responded, “Here am I. Send me!”
Together, these chapters call us to examine ourselves by God's plumb line, turn from pride and complacency, and renew our vision of God. Despite judgment, God's grace restores. His presence still calls the humble, the willing, and the faithful.
Prayer: Righteous Lord, measure my life with Your plumb line. Expose all crookedness in my heart and cleanse me from pride and complacency. Open my ears to Your Word and my eyes to Your glory. Like Isaiah, I say, “Here I am. Send me.” Make my life count for You. In Jesus' name, Amen🙏
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