“Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves” (Amos 2:13).

Interesting verse! And heart-searching.

I know the Almighty can’t be overloaded and overwhelmed.

But my rejection of Him and His ways burdens Him tremendously.

Oh, He can take it. I’m not concerned for Him at all in that regard.

But why should I be a burdensome to Him? Like the person who wants his own way no matter how much worry, turmoil, and grief it means to those who care about him?

I want to be a source of joy and satisfaction to God. I want to bring lightness to His heart.

For that, as for all good things in life, I need His help.

Sometimes we think certain occupations are “just” occupations. Not much. Unimportant. Lowly. Insignificant. Not glamorous.

Amos was in that category. He was merely a shepherd, just a herdman.

“The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa…” (Amos 1:1).

But God saw him, and knew him, and called him, and used him. Like He did other shepherds — Joseph, Moses, David, and others.

God sees and knows me, too. He calls me and wants to use me. Even if I’m just a stuck-in-the-office-out-of-sight Internet book peddler.

Imagine that!