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Spring Equinox
March 20, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/3rd month/Day 78)
Friday, 11 Megabit 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/7th month)
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Amos 8: 11-12
(1599 Geneva Bible)
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the Land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the word of the Lord.
¹² And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the North even unto the East shall they run to and fro to seek the ^[a]word of the Lord, and shall not find it.

[a] Whereby he showeth that they shall not only perish in body,
but also in soul for lack of God’s word, which is the food thereof.

summary:

A coming famine will not be of bread or water but “of hearing the words of the LORD.” People will stagger from sea to sea in vain pursuit of divine guidance. Having despised the prophetic word, they will discover how barren life is without it.

Historical Setting
Amos preached in the northern kingdom (Israel) during the long, prosperous reign of Jeroboam II (ca. 793-753 BC). Archaeology at Samaria and other sites shows lavish ivory inlays (1 Kings 22:39; Amos 3:15) and large storehouses—signs of wealth built on the backs of the poor. Peace with Assyria gave Israel booming trade, yet moral rot festered beneath the gold veneer.

The Summer Fruit Word-Play
Hebrew prophets loved puns. Qayitz (קָיִץ) means late-summer figs; qetz (קֵץ) means end. When Amos says, “A basket of summer fruit,” the LORD replies, “The end has come.” Listeners would have flinched—like hearing a bell toll at harvest festival. Ripe fruit spoils quickly; Israel’s national “rot” would follow just as fast.

Famine of Hearing God’s Word
Israel wanted voices that tickled ears (2 Timothy 4:3-4). God’s worst judgment is silence. Between Malachi and John the Baptist, roughly 400 years passed with no recognized prophet—an Old Testament echo of Amos 8:11-12. Jesus warns, “Take care how you listen” (Luke 8:18), urging hearts to treasure the word lest they lose it.

Practical Takeaways for Modern Believers

1. Prosperity can dull spiritual senses. Comfort is not proof of God’s approval.
2. Business ethics are worship issues. Fraudulent ledgers are as offensive to God as idol altars.
3. Time belongs to God. Treating Sunday (or any set-aside time) as a nuisance empties worship of meaning.
4. Scripture is bread. Neglect it, and a personal “famine of the word” follows—direction dries up, and hearts starve.

Teaching Points
The Famine of God’s Word
Verses 11-12 warn of a famine, not of bread or water, but of hearing the words of the Lord. This spiritual famine signifies a withdrawal of divine revelation due to the people’s persistent disobedience.

Practical Applications:
Value God’s Word
Prioritize regular reading and meditation on Scripture to avoid spiritual famine in your life.

Seek Justice and Righteousness
Reflect on your actions and attitudes towards others, ensuring they align with God’s standards of justice and compassion.

Repentance and Obedience
Recognize the importance of timely repentance and obedience to God’s commands to avert spiritual consequences.

Discernment in Times of Silence
In seasons where God seems silent, remain faithful and trust in His timing and purposes.
(Bible Hub)

… I’m taking a week off, I will be back on Sunday, March 29. This doesn’t mean I’ll be totally gone, just taking some me time.

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