Press the play button to watch the video above or press 'more' to read the transcript of the daily devotion below. Please read Amos 9: 11-15 (use your own Bible or use the link above to access the in-App Bible).

The prophet Amos doesn’t hold back. He speaks into a time when Israel has become unjust and corrupt — a society where the poor are trampled, worship is hollow, and leadership has lost its way. It’s a sobering picture, and one that feels uncomfortably familiar.

In our own nation, we see signs of this brokenness. In schools, we feel this strain — underfunded, overstretched, and watching vital services for young people crumble. Nowhere is this more visible than in SEND provision, where children and families are left waiting, unheard, and unsupported.

But Amos doesn’t end with judgement. He ends with hope.

Amos 9:11 is a turning point. God promises to rebuild the fallen house of David — a symbol of justice, mercy, and godly leadership. Christians believe this promise is fulfilled in Jesus, the descendant of David, who comes not just to restore a kingdom, but to heal hearts and renew society.

As Church schools, we live in this tension. We see the injustice — but we also hold onto hope. Hope in education, which opens minds, nurtures resilience, and dares young people to dream beyond their limits. And hope in Jesus, who shows us what true restoration looks like.

This Advent, as we wait and prepare, may we also act — praying that in the power of the Spirit, we might work to put right what is broken, and help rebuild a society that reflects God’s kingdom.