Micah is sent to the Samaria and Jerusalem with yet another warning. Like the religious leadership of Jesus’s generation, Israel’s civil and religious leaders had rejected the ways of God and had fostered a false security in the Lord. However, He is not fooled and judgement is coming. Yet, inside of this warning we see the loving mercy of God, with promises to restore His people. His request for His people is simple – we wants them to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with their God.

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Obadiah is sent with a harsh message to the neighboring kingdom of Edom. Edomites had attacked and plundered Judah after they were invaded by Babylon. What seems like a political or geographical advantage after an attack actually runs much deeper. Edom was founded by Esau, and Israel was founded by Jacob his brother. This betrayal and attack on God’s people will not be tolerated, and Edom is now about to be destroyed.

The shepherd Amos was called from the southern kingdom to bring a message to the northern with a message – God is not pleased. Living in decadence, the people of Israel have veered far from God. Their abuse of wealth, power, and privilege has brought them to a place of judgement. Amos warns them about their idolatry and lack of justice, but will they listen and repent?

When our circumstances are ever changing, and seemingly often beyond our control - it can be

difficult to remember that there is a God who is consistent, and over all. This isn’t a new human

struggle. Since the beginning of time, humankind has attempted to control and manipulate

outcomes. Yet, the great leaders of our faith, showed us that it is through prayer, repentance,

and God’s grace - that we can surrender to His will and trust in His name no matter what comes

our way.

The story of God with His people is a repetitive one: during time of prosperity people lose their love of God, God punishes, they return. We see God’s unwavering patience once again in the book of Hosea. This prophet was asked to do something very unique. He was to marry a prostitute to show the people of Israel what their relationship with God looks like. Hosea’s wife cheats on him and leaves him, only to have him forgive and buy her back. God’s view of sin is serious and deep, and his love for his children is on display over and over again.

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Jesus once gave a great sermon, and He said a lot with a few words. Meaning the message is simple, but why is it so hard to do simple. We are going to take a look at some of these simple words and we are going to answer the questions: What you goin' to Say? ...... What you goin' to Do?

Obedience ought to trump reason. We learn this, and live within this when we are rooted in Him. Abiding in His grace, truth, and love. Love, the fruit that becomes evident as we take one intentional step at a time to remain in Him. Living on mission is no more complicated than remaining in direct contact with our Father, thanks to His son Jesus, we are able to do just that. As we do, our eyes are opened to the need in and around us. That need invites us to join Him. What does obedience look like? How do we know we are rooted in Him?