For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel, “Seek Me that you may live. “But do not resort to Bethel and do not come to Gilgal, nor cross over to Beersheba; For Gilgal will certainly go into captivity And Bethel will come to trouble. Amos 5:4-5
Israel was disobedient, idolatrous, apostate.
God could have allowed them to continue
Ultimately facing judgment and wrath.
But He is gracious.
Seek Me, the LORD says.
Do not seek Bethel.
Jacob worshipped there.
Your family and your heritage
Are not the key to finding God.
Do not seek Gilgal.
God parted the Jordan there.
Do not wait for a sign before you seek God.
Do not seek Beersheba.
Even if you travel to the far south
You will not find God changing your location
Or your routine.
Jeremiah says, “You will seek Me
And you will find me
When you search for Me
With all your heart.”
God guarantees a successful search
If we undertake it
And stop settling
For Bethel, Gilgal and Beersheba.