The Restoration of David’s Fallen Tent

 Amos 7-9; Psalms. 104; Titus 2

“’In that day I will restore David’s fallen tent. I will repair its broken places, restore its ruins, and build it as it used to be, so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,’ declares the Lord, who will do these things…’I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given to them,’ says the Lord your God.”

Amos 9:11, 12, 15

James, the brother of Jesus, and leader of the Church in Jerusalem quoted these words from Amos in the Council of Jerusalem to support the decision that Gentiles who were turning to God did not need to be circumcised (Acts 15:16, 17). David’s fallen tent was being restored by the Lord Jesus, Son of David. Salvation in his name was being proclaimed to the nations. In our day, God has once again planted Israel in their own land - his covenants are being fulfilled. God is true to his Word. Just as the early Church discerned God’s grace to be extended to the Gentiles, so today, the same Gentile Church is discerning the prophetic relevance of God’s restoration of Israel to their own land. God is a covenant-maker and keeper, not breaker. This is good news for all who have been saved by grace through Jesus Christ.

Are we recognizing God’s prophetic promises in our day?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for restoring David’s fallen tent and bringing salvation to Israel and the nations. You are my hope, for your glory.”