Persevering Prophets

Although Amos was in the habit of interceding for Israel, the religious establishment accused him of treason (Amos 7:2, 5, 10). Although Amos was not a “professional prophet,” Amaziah, the priest accused him of prophesying for pay (Amos 7:12, 14). Speaking the truth of God rarely results in “success” as we define success. In fact, When God commissioned Isaiah he told him that the people would not listen (Isa 1:9-10). But God’s word does not return void. It is a sword that separates and renders men accountable (Isa 55:10-11, Mat 10:34-39). If you’re feeling “unsuccessful” in your ministry you’re in good company. The measure of success is not numbers, but faithfulness (1Co 4:1-2).