Amos 5:8 Seek him that makes the seven stars and Orion, and turns the shadow of death into the morning, and makes the day dark with night… I. As THE CREATING GOD. "Seek Him that maketh the seven stars and Orion." This suggests — 1. His unlimited power. "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and the host of them by the breath of HIS mouth." 2. His manifold wisdom. "The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens." 3. His boundless benevolence. The sun rules the day, the moon and stars the night. God's bounty is lavished on the world night and day. II. As THE PROVIDING GOD. "That calleth the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the earth." This implies — 1. God's government over the world. At His bidding the waters of the sea hasten to the clouds, and again fall in rain upon the face of the earth. 2. Man's dependence upon God. Rain is a universal blessing, and is essential for growth, fertility, and happiness. The earth must be irrigated, and none can command the clouds to pour out their contents but God. III. As THE REDEEMING GOD. "And turneth the shadow of death into the morning," This indicates — 1. God's dominion over death. 2. His gracious presence with His people in the greatest emergency. His smiling countenance turns the shadow and darkness of death into a happy and refreshing day. They hope in death. They die in faith. 3. His faithfulness to His word unto the last. He will realise His promises to them in life, in death, and in eternity. Seek the Lord, the Creator, the Preserver, and the only Saviour. Seek Him who is mighty to save. (Joseph Jenkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name: |
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