Faithful to God's Calling

The King (Amaziah) told Amos to go declare his message of warning somewhere else. Amos replied, "I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs. But the Lord took me...and the Lord said to me, Go prophesy to My people Israel" (Amos 7:14-15). Amos exercised courage and conviction in the face of condemnation because he was listening to what GOD wanted him to do not what men wanted. Amos offered No excuses, no compromises, no watering down of the message just because the King didn't like it. Amos is a great example to every believer of God taking us out of our comfort zone to serve Him. Lord, give us boldness to go where you lead us and do what you ask of us regardless.