Amos 3:3 – “Can two walk together unless they have agreed?”

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, three words echoed in my heart. Repentance, Return, and Restoration. I heard progression.  In Joel 2:23-27, we see God calling to Repentance and to Return to Him.  In Amos 3:3, we read covenant words, “Can two walk together unless they be agreed?”  In verse 7, we realize that God’s desire for our Restoration is so strong that He announces His intentions before He acts.  That gives space and place to repent.

Repentance opens the door to return, and returning results in restoration.  God never leaves us to go in our own strength.  Not even Jesus had to do that. We must remember the humanity of Jesus.  He was our example.  He demonstrated the life that could be lived by humans who were filled with the Holy Spirit without measure!  The word filled in Ephesians means saturated or crammed full.  So full you overflow!

In the Garden in Luke 22, Jesus was praying.  In verse 42, He asked for relief but then submitted or resubmitted to the purpose.  In verse 43, we have a powerful revelation. “Now (at that moment), an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.”   What a powerful encouragement.

We try to live this life and fulfill our purpose in our strength. It is Impossible!    So, we either justify our failure (I’m only human) or we give up.   Neither is the right path. Neither is the Jesus journey.

Repentance and return bring restoration.  Submission brings divine strength. Jesus said, “I will never leave you helpless.”   Our problem, too often, we seek the Living One in the dead tradition & ritual of religious ideology.   Christ In us, Through us, and With us empowers us!   It is Jesus acting like Jesus in us.

It is time to repent, return, and receive Restoration.  It is time to submit or resubmit and receive divine refreshing and enablement.  Grace enables us to BE who we Are!   Victory is Now!

LORD, help us to walk in agreement with You, Your Word, and Your Spirit!