I just read an extremely familiar verse in an extremely unexpected context:

“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3).

God is announcing impending punishment on His chosen family…because He and they are no longer walking together.

Did God choose not to walk with Israel?

No, the choice was theirs…by choosing to disagree with God.

Disagreeing with God — that’s a good definition for sin and for disobedience.

Whatever God says, I want to agree with Him. I purpose to agree with Him.

Because I want the two of us to walk together.

“Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves” (Amos 2:13).

Interesting verse! And heart-searching.

I know the Almighty can’t be overloaded and overwhelmed.

But my rejection of Him and His ways burdens Him tremendously.

Oh, He can take it. I’m not concerned for Him at all in that regard.

But why should I be a burdensome to Him? Like the person who wants his own way no matter how much worry, turmoil, and grief it means to those who care about him?

I want to be a source of joy and satisfaction to God. I want to bring lightness to His heart.

For that, as for all good things in life, I need His help.