Amos, meaning a burden bearer, he was a herdsman from the South and was sent to the Northern Kingdom to rebuke social injustice, idolatry, oppression, corruption among God’s chosen people. Amos & Hosea were the last chance prophets for the Northern Kingdom of Israel to “seek the Lord” (5:4) before judgment befalls them. But oftentimes, Israelites conform to sinful patterns & worthless worship of others. Amos’s warnings do not only proclaim disasters but also repentance.

Right now, we're going through a COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis like never before. When something happens, step back. Ask God for wisdom. Christians today must remember to heed God’s warnings, what can I do to respond? Demonstrate a transformed life in repentance to Yahweh. May this Book of Amos, looking very quaint & ancient, be very relevant. May God be very real to you, the God of justice & righteousness.