Complacency

 Amos 4-6; Psalms 86; Titus 1 

“Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come…You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph…your feasting and lounging will end.”

Amos 6:1, 6, 7

When our reference point for the state of our lives is the opinions of others towards us, or the comfort of our lives, we can become spiritually complacent. This false security does not take into account God’s perspective, the one who holds our very lives in his hands. The spiritual leaders of Israel had influence, but not insight. They refused to listen to the word of the Lord from a simple shepherd named Amos. Leaders who no longer grieve over the sins of God’s people have lost their spiritual sensitivity. Eventually our feasting and lounging will end. God is calling for spiritual awakening and revival, and it always begins with leaders humbling themselves before God.

“Lord Jesus, I repent for complacency and pride. I humble myself before you, for your glory.”