Today's readings speak to us about the nature of God's relationship with us. In the book of Amos, God reminds us that He does not act arbitrarily or capriciously. He is a God who reveals His plans to His prophets, and He does not do anything without a purpose. In our lives, we often feel like we are caught in a storm, buffeted by the winds of adversity and struggling to stay afloat. We may wonder why God is allowing this to happen to us, or why He seems to be silent in the face of our suffering. But today's readings remind us that God is always at work, even when we cannot see Him.