3451 — Famine of Spiritual Food
By Editor
Kindly explain Amos 8:11, 12. Are there tracts dealing with that subject? V. The prophet uses the awful condition of sinful Israel when they should be given over to their delusions as a type of what it will be in the last days. It is taught in many places, and especially in the Revelation, that God's great last threefold message will go to the world as a warning against the coming results of sin and to save all who will accept it. Rev. 14: 6-14. Many will reject it and follow the beast and his image. Rev. 13:4, 5, 8. After the message is given the plagues follow. Revelation 15 and 16. Then men will turn from their delusions to seek God's Word, but they will not find it, the Gospel will have done its work. Upon its messengers the Spirit will lay no burden. But their seeking then will not be for the purpose of salvation from sin, but salvation from sin's fruitage. "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord: and they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the Word of the Lord, and shall not find it." Amos 8:11, 12. The best place to put God's Word is in the heart. Ps. 119:11. The foolish virgins arose and trimmed their lamps, but the oil was lacking. The oilless wicks of professed Christians who feed on husks instead of the Word may flash up momentarily, but they will soon go out. "The Great Day of the Lord," B. S. L., No. 65, price 2 cents, will help.