Circumstances are for bringing us close to God

Amos 4:

Despite the below circumstances they did not turn to God.
1. God caused them to go without food
2. He withheld the rain prior to the harvest.
3. Sent down rain on one city but not another.
4. Sent scorching heat, mildew, caterpillars on their crops.
5. He brought on diseases on them.
6. He slew their soldiers.
7. He overthrew them by nature means.

Application:
1. Examine your own life. Has tragedy struck your life.
2. Did you seek out God.
3. If not then confess your lack dependence to Him.
God desires us to depend on Him.
God builds character through circumstances.