Thus says the LORD: On that day I will raise up the fallen hut of David; I will wall up its breaches, raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old. (Amos 9:11)
“The fallen hut of David” says it all . . . Israel has fallen on very bad times. But the prophet Amos holds out hope. And perhaps in the middle of this pandemic, when national pride has certainly taken a hit, we can look beyond the limits of nationalism and “America First!” and begin to see what God has in store for all humanity. This Lord who “speaks of peace to his people.”
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people. I will hear what God proclaims; the LORD–for he proclaims peace to his people. Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him, glory dwelling in our land.R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people. Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people. (Psalm 85:9ab & 10, 11-12)
