At Ease in Zion

(By the way- for some time now every day when I post my blog it runs everything together with no paragraphs or breaks in the body of the blog. I don't write like that. I know what a paragraph is and I am sorry if it makes it complicated to read. I think it is the clash of a Google blog and an iPad. As always, thanks for reading!) Well, we had a whirlwind ride yesterday. We rode up to see our youth at missions camp in Chatsworth, Georgia. What a camp it is! Great worship and Bible studies, community missions in the afternoon, all kinds of fun and challenging activities to try, and great worship again before bed. They were jacked up, wore out, and appreciative. We were soon back on the road to SC. Look at a map: you can't get to Greenville,SC from Chatsworth, GA, or, at least, that is what the girls thought! We made it though. Amos is my favorite prophet to preach. He speaks to the heart of the matter,very plainly. We are challenged at his words if we take the time to apply. For instance, Zion, or Mount Zion was a name for the Temple mount or for the worship place. Notice what he says- Amos 6.1- “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria..." How casual are you in your worship? How flippant are you in your walk? How loosely are you committed to worshipping with your congregation? How spiritually prepared are you when you do come to worship? It is something to think about. Amos says, Woe to you!, Shame on you! What's wrong with you! God deserves our best, not just what is left. We have appointments with God in our lives. Let's show up on time, ready to roll, as if He means the world to us...because He does! Give God your attention today...and have a great day!