ASLC Devotions - Tuesday

Amos 9:14 I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel,
   and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine,
   and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.

The promise of God came through the prophet Amos. Amos had a word from God of promise, of restoration, and of healing. It came to people whose homes had been taken away from them or even destroyed. It came to people whose cities had been laid waste, whose job prospects were gone, who lost the hope that they'd be able to provide for their families, whose hope was gone. Do you know anybody like that?

The promise of God is always primarily a promise of restoration. God promises restoration of fortunes, rebuilding of cities, re-planting of vineyards and gardens. Come, Lord. Quickly. Come.

In Christ,
Pastor Seth

Worship with us tomorrow (WEDNESDAY) evening for Holden Evening Prayer at 7. Join us Sunday at 8:30 and 11 for worship and 9:45 for Education Hour. More information available at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org