#soap # Amos 08 ## Title: Treasure God’s Word ## Scripture: (Amos 8:11) Be certain of this, the time is coming,” says the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land— not a shortage of food or water but an end to divine revelation. (NET) ## Observation: Have you ever been in a situation when you were separated from someone you loved for a season? I have. You miss seeing them. You miss doing everyday life together. You miss even the sound of their voice. But, it is a great moment when you hear their voice again. It is not just what they are saying, but they are now with you again. God is saying the prophets and God’s voice will be scarce. It will be a famine of His Words. God’s Word gives direction. God’s Word shares hope and challenge. God’s Word is a reminder that He is still active and participating in our world. The silence of God steals the assurance of all those things. Every day we should be thankful for the Word of God and His activity in our lives. ## Application: Take a moment to be thankful for God’s Word. There are some in our world who do not have access as you do. This should fill us with thankfulness and a desire to make a difference in the lives of those who do not yet have His Word. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your Word.