Amos 7:7-8

Each daily reading reveals how being God's mouthpiece gives us an advantage in all areas of our lives. This devotional is based on The Prophetic Advantage by Michelle McClain-Walters.

Discover how the prophet Amos, a simple man, was used by God to confront false worship and injustice. Let us together explore the unlikely calling of Amos and the timeless lessons about true worship of God and the pursuit of divine justice.

Written by the shepherd-prophet Amos, this book exposes Israel's sinful religious hypocrisy and corrupt leadership. Amos prophesies against their rejection of God's law and the terrible social injustice perpetrated against the poor and vulnerable. As Amos foretells judgment on many nations, including Israel, we are reminded of the ultimate need for restoration and the promise of greater redemption.

This Advent Guide comes from students, faculty and staff at Belmont University. Advent is that season of waiting that carefully and purposefully helps us to realign our priorities and to glimpse, anew, our place before God. Our humble hope is this guide helps people focus more fully on Jesus Christ through the Advent season.