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DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2025
TOPIC: WHEN MERCY SPEAKS
BIBLE PASSAGE: AMOS 7:4-9

Key Verse: “So, the Lord repented. ‘This will not happen either,’ the sovereign Lord said” – Amos 7:6.

God indeed was slow to punish Israel for their sins. The secret communications between the Most High God and Amos, a herdsman and sycamore fruit gatherer, revealed the depth of love and concern the heavenly Father had for Israel.

Amos, a compassionate prophet, was persistent in his intercession until Israel got a reprieve. Each time God spoke of an impending judgement that would befall Israel, the prophet came up with a plea for Israel, repeatedly asking God, “By whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.”

That we have people standing in the gap and praying for us does not mean we should continue in sin that grace should abound. As God’s people, we must not indulge in sin and rebellion. Prophet Amos’ intercession went on even though the Israelites of the northern kingdom who benefitted from his pleas did not show remorse. Rather, they and their priest, Amaziah, cooperated in persecuting Amos, who came from the southern kingdom of Israel; a God-sent prophet who warned them of the coming danger.

Today, we must ensure we do not frustrate the grace and mercies of God which Christ, our Saviour, bestows. While divine mercy speaks on our behalf, we must ensure we appropriate all the favours and benefits it brings.

ACTION:
Do not frustrate the mercy that speaks on your behalf.

PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, may Your mercy continue to speak for me.

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