I don't have a lot to add today.
The first part is a little scary. I think anytime the Ultimate being says he is going to bring down destruction to this level......YIKES!
But, as is the history with God and his chosen people. He ends the chapter with some words of resotration. It seems that we (people) only catch glimpses of living right in God's eyes, and then we quickly fall back into our same old selfish habits and lifestyle. God's patience runs out.....but, he still loves us, and follows up the wrath with love.
He's pretty amazing.
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i was just wondering if this was considered a fulfilled prophesy, here is one thing I found---
ReplyDelete2. The ruins of Israel would be rebuilt
Bible passage: Amos 9:11, 13
Written: about 750 BC
Fulfilled: late 1900s
In Amos 9:11, 13, the prophet said that God would restore the land of David. (King David ruled Israel from about 1010 BC to about 970 BC). The land of David - Israel - was conquered and destroyed by the Babylonians, Assyrians and Romans. The land has been in ruins for much of the past 2000 years. The Jews, who had been scattered throughout the world, began to return in large numbers during the past 100 years. Since then, they have been rebuilding many of Israel's ancient cities. Amos also said there would be continuous planting and harvesting. During the past 100 years, the Jews have been using advanced farming and irrigation techniques to turn barren land into productive farmland. Today, Israel is a source of food for many countries.