Amos 3:8

"Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets."

Key Reflection

This verse underscores that God's actions are not arbitrary but are part of His revealed plan. Through the prophets, God communicates these intentions, ensuring that His people understand and can prepare for what is to come.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lion hath roared: who will not fear? The Lord God hath spoken: who can but prophesy? -that is, there is cause for you to fear, when the Lord “roareth from Zion;” but if ye fear not, God’s prophets dare not but fear. So Paul saith, “necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, a dispensation” of the Gospel “is committed unto me”1 Corinthians 9:16-17; and Peter and John, “whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye! For we cannot but speak the

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