Amos 5:1-9

Seek Him that made the stars -- Amos 5:1-9: Amos brought a mournful message from God to the house of Israel. He called upon them to listen to God's word. God is grieved over their wrongs and his desire is that they will come to repentance. Israel had been separated from the nations of the world. They had been blessed by God. Israel had sunk so low in their rebellion that they would be deserted in their own land and there would be no one to help them.

God promised that only a very small remnant would be left. "The city that went out a thousand shall have a hundred left, and that which went out a hundred shall have ten left to the house of f f Israel." God kept on pleading with Israel "Seek me and live." The people turned a deaf ear to God. They were not willing to turn back to Him and live. They were not to go to Bethel, Gilgal or Beersheba. These were strong holds for idolatry and there would be no help there. The people were taught to seek the Lord and live. A failure to do so would result in God attacking them like fire and Bethel being burned to the ground.

These people twisted the truth and had no respect for justice. Amos reminded them that they were dealing with the Creator of the universe. He is the one that both made and controlled heavenly bodies: He also controls night and day... This God would destroy the mighty soldiers and strong fortresses of those that live in rebellion against Him.