What do You See
Amos 8:1-12
“What Do You See?”
This Sunday’s reading from the prophet Amos begins with a simple question from God: “What do you see?”
Amos answers, “A basket of summer fruit.” But what follows is anything but sweet. The prophet uses the image of ripe fruit—not to celebrate abundance, but to warn of how things that look good on the outside can be hiding something deeply broken underneath.
It’s a timely word for us today.
We live in a world filled with curated images—on screens, in politics, even in our spiritual lives. We know how to make things look healthy. But the real question is: what are we missing? What are we ignoring? Who is being harmed beneath the surface of our comfort or success?
God calls people of faith to see clearly—to notice when the scales are unjust, when the vulnerable are trampled, and when we’ve mistaken prosperity for blessing without looking at the cost.
This week, as we reflect on Scripture and on the state of our nation, our church, and our hearts, let’s ask that simple question again:
What do you see?
And maybe even more importantly:
What is God inviting you to see now?
Join us Sunday as we explore how we can live with open eyes, faithful hearts, and a deeper commitment to justice.
