Amos 9:1 · KJV

"I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered.

²Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:

³And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the serpent, and he shall bite them:

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for me to acknowledge God's authority in my life?

How do I react to the idea of divine judgment?

When have I felt God's presence in a powerful way?

Life Application

faith

I can strengthen my faith by recognizing God's authority and sovereignty in all aspects of my life.

worship

I should evaluate my worship practices to ensure they are genuine and aligned with God's will.

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