The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 180: Giving Time to God (2024)
Jun 28, 2024
Father Mike Schmitz discusses the importance of giving time to God and not grudgingly counting the minutes. The readings cover kings, prophets, visions of destruction and restoration, emphasizing the need for prayer and transformation in our lives.
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Impatience with God
- Amos rebukes Israel for deceitful dealings and impatience with God's time.
- They prioritized personal gain over Sabbath observance and helping the needy.
Prayer and Heaven
- Fr. Mike Schmitz connects Amos's message to modern Christians' struggles with prayer.
- If we find prayer tedious now, how can we enjoy an eternity of it in heaven?
Restoration through Christ
- Amos prophesies Israel's destruction, captivity, and eventual restoration.
- This restoration is fulfilled through Christianity, grafting Gentiles onto the tree of Jesus.