CAN TWO WALK TOGETHER AND NOT AGREE? Part 1

BARBARA E. PERKINS

CAN TWO WALK TOGETHER AND NOT AGREE? Part 1

The word of God in Amos 3:1-3 (NKJV) declares, “3 Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying: 2 ‘You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.’ 3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”  It is especially insightful reading the Old Testament Book of Amos because of the similarities that one can draw between God’s people then and now.  Amos’ messages were during a period of unprecedented economic and political prosperity. He denounced the people for neglecting God’s word, for social injustice, seeking-pleasure, self-indulgence, and gross idolatry.  Today’s idolatry examples include worshipping one’s body, education, careers, cars, homes, leaders in society, entertainment and Church leaders; instead of worshipping the LORD GOD and His Son, Jesus Christ.  These sacrilegious attitudes and actions of God’s people, Israel, caused Him to severely judge them.  Almighty God asked the following question, through His Prophet Amos, “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”  God’s people, Israel, were not walking with Him and they were not agreeing with God’s word that His prophet had spoken, after all that God had done for them.  What will God do today for our actions/attitudes?  Will God judge us as He judged Israel?  Who are you walking with and agreeing with that displeases God?  Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?  Are you an influence for good or do you acquiesce?  How does all that is going on around us daily affect the heart of our God?  Look at what is happening in our families, our schools, our communities, our cities, our states, our nation and the world.  Almighty God must be so disappointed in His creation.  Have mercy on us, LORD GOD, and forgive us!  If each of us decided to truly repent and do better, what is it that cannot be accomplished with God on our team?  Romans 8:31 says, “If God is for us, who can be against us.”  In Luke 1:37 God's word says, “For nothing will be impossible with God.”  Let’s do an introspection and see if we need to change teams.  I want to always be on God’s team, don’t you?  Can two walk together and not agree? No, I can’t walk with God and not agree with His word.  Can You?

Would you like to be saved and develop a relationship with God as your Heavenly Father?  If you would really like to know God, invite His Son, Jesus Christ, into your heart.  Please pray this prayer:  Dear God, please forgive me of my sins.  I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son.  I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation.  I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord.  God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!  If you prayed this prayer and meant it, based on Roman 10:9-10, you are saved.  Welcome into God’s Family!