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Reasonable Rules
I created the mountains and the wind. I let humans know what I am thinking. I bring darkness at dawn and step over hills. I am the Lord God All-Powerful!
Amos 4:13 (CEV)
Rules. Shame. Punishment. No wonder Amos was not a popular speaker. Unexpectedly, this shepherd started telling people they were doing wrong, and that God was going to punish them for it. Amos must have wondered how he ended up being the messenger of such tough news. No one wanted to hear it. But the harsh words were directly from God, so Amos kept talking.
The people weren’t worshipping God with their whole hearts. They weren’t being kind to the poor. They had become rich by taking advantage of others.
Yet, God reminded the people of who he is. This is not some weak god who needs people’s worship. This is the God of Heaven and Earth! This powerful God loved the people and assured them he would stay true to his promises, but they just needed to obey their Creator.
The words of Amos from thousands of years ago still speak to us today. God has the right to tell us what we should do. He loves us and wants us to turn away from our sin and follow his ways. When you find it hard to obey God’s words, remember that God loves you and wants to keep you safe.
SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING
There are some words that just make sense to obey: medical advice from your doctor, an exercise routine from a professional athlete, cooking instructions from a top chef. Why do we listen to these people? Because they are the best at what they do. They know their fields! In an even bigger way, you can obey God’s words because he is the Creator of all! His wisdom is infinite and his power is endless! Think about some areas in your life where you can obey God today. Write out your thoughts in a journal or on a piece of paper.
PRAY
Lord, help me to remember you are behind the rules. I can obey because I know you love me.
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Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Please read...
1 Chronicles 16:14
Psalm 65:5-7
Acts 17:30-31
2 Timothy 4:1a
About this Plan
In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8–12, readers will meet real heroes from the Old Testament who made bold choices, trusted God, and sometimes even messed up—but found grace and purpose in His plan. Each day reveals how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things when they follow Him with courage and faith.
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