Text: Amos 7:2,5

1 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me; and, behold, he formed grasshoppers in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter growth; and, lo, it was the latter growth after the king's mowings. 2 And it came to pass, that when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord GOD, forgive, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small. Amos 7:1-2 (KJV)

Topic: By whom shall Jacob arise?

JACOBS ORIGIN; JACOBS GLORY; JACOBS GLOOM; JACOBS APPLICATION AND BENEFITS;

JACOBS ORIGIN;


Twin son of Isaac and Rebekah Gen 25:1927

Vrs 19 And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac: 20 And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. 21 And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

22 And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD. 23 And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger. 24 And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

25 And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau. 26 And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them. 27 And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. (KJV)

JACOBS GLORY;


Was a man of affluence (economically favorable)right from Laban s house.Gen 30:42- 43 (KJV) 42 But when the cattle were feeble, he put them not in: so the feebler were Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's. 43 And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.

Had the grace to wrestle with an angel at paniel and had his name changed. Gen 32:26-30 (KJV) Jacob- supplanted/deceiver. Isreal- In Hebrew, the name Isreal meansRuling with the Lord; the prince that prevails with God, a wrestler or soldier of God.

26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. 27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

29 And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there. 30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

JACOBS GLOOM;


Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

Application and benefit;

By whom shall Jacob arise? seen he is small Amos 7:2,5 * Amaziah the priest of Bethel* Amos 7:10 (KJV)  12 Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:


vrs13. But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.

conclusion:
From despising Gods word to appreciating it.  1. Let Jacob arise from sin to righteousness. Amos 5:14-15 vrs 14 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken. 15 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.


2. from slumber to awakening. Isaiah 52:1-2 vrs 1. Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. vrs2. Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion

3. from facing the mountain to making a monument, Zach 4:710 vrs 7..Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.

4. from prodigality to prince/princess. Luke 15:18,22-23 vrs15. I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry

5. From sowing in tears to reaping in joy, psalm 126:6

vrs 6. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

6. From captivity to freedom psalm 126:1-4

vrs1. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. 4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south

7. From stubbornness to submission, Eccl10:4 vrs 4. If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. Eccl 10:4 (KJV)

8.From lack of interest to interest in Gods word, psalm 47:1-2 vrs1. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

9. Sorrow to joy Isaiah 51:11

Vrs11. Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

10. Poverty to riches, 1 Sam 2:8



Vrs 8. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.

11.From barrenness to fruitfulness, Psalms 113:9



Vrs9. He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.

12. From sickness/diseases to sound health, psalm 107:20-21



20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

13. From problems to peace, Isaiah 26:3



Vrs3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee

14.From renting to building his house, Psalms 132:4-7



Vrs4. I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, 5. Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 6. Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. 7. We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.

Isaiah 28:29 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.

By whom shall Jacob arise if it s not the lord?

Let us pray.