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The story in Leviticus 25

 




In the land of Israel, there was a wise elder named Amos who often gathered the people to remind them of God’s laws, especially those in Leviticus 25. He spoke passionately about the Sabbath year and the Jubilee—times set by God to bring rest, renewal, and freedom.

Amos explained, “Every seventh year, the land must observe a Sabbath rest. We do not sow or reap, and the land rests just as we do. This teaches us to trust God’s provision, knowing He will supply our needs even when we let the land lie fallow.”

The people listened carefully, some worried about how they could afford to rest the land without harvest. Amos reassured them, “God promises that if you keep His Sabbath, He will bless you abundantly. The land will yield enough in the sixth year to last through the seventh.”

More remarkable was the year of Jubilee, which came every fiftieth year. Amos described it as a time of great joy and liberation. All land that had been sold to pay debts would be returned to its original family, and all slaves would be freed.

“This is God’s way of reminding us,” Amos said, “that the land ultimately belongs to Him, and we are but stewards. No one should be oppressed or trapped in poverty forever. Jubilee restores equality and hope.”

One day, a young man named Eli, burdened by debt, came to Amos seeking counsel. He feared losing his family’s land and freedom. Amos encouraged him with the promise of Jubilee, urging him to trust in God’s faithfulness.

As years passed, the community witnessed the blessings of these sacred times. Families reclaimed their inheritance, the land flourished, and the people experienced renewed relationships with one another and with God.

Through the Sabbath years and Jubilee, the people learned profound lessons about rest, justice, and God’s provision. They discovered that living by God’s commands was not a restriction but a path to true freedom and peace.

And so, Amos’s words echoed through generations, guiding the people to honor God’s holy rhythms and live in harmony with His generous, just heart.


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