Day 295..."Amos begins...Healing and health...Act like a man"

Amos begins he uses the style of beginning each section with "thus says the Lord." This commands attention to the reader to begin each section with this phrase. He recalls a bit of the history of Israel. Jeremiah offers more words of hope..."Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security. I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes of Israel, and rebuild them as they were at first. I will cleanse them from all the guilt of their sin against me, and I will forgive all the guilt of their sin and rebellion against me. And this city shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth who shall hear of all the good that I do for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide for it."

Paul has an intriquing statement in chapter 16 of I Corinthians..."for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries." Is this not typical of opportunity? There are obstacles, and in this case, adversaries to overcome. Paul also ..."Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." Act like a man (be strong) and love! Now that is quite a message!