On days when we feel downtrodden and forgotten, we should listen to the words that the prophet Amos speaks today: I will bring about the restoration of my people Israel; they shall rebuild and inhabit their ruined cities, plant vineyards and drink the wine, set out gardens and eat the fruits (Amos 9:14).
Our God has given us a precious gift: we were once far from our God but He came in search of us because he has always loved us. He has always desired to live in union with us and has gone to great lengths to rebuild the relationship that we enjoy. Who else can say that we have had such lavish gifts presented to us?
Every day, our God gives us the strength of faith that we need in order to be His witnesses in the world. His deepest desire is that we will realize the fact that He lives among us. He is constantly at work, planting his word in our hearts and preparing the best of wines for us to celebrate the gift of his love. Give thanks today for these gifts and rejoice in the fruits of the faith that is the gift of our God.
Have a great day.
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