“’Son of man, write the name of the day, this very
day. The king of Babylon has laid siege
to Jerusalem this very day. Speak a
parable to the rebellious house and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God, ‘Put
on the pot, put it on and also pour water in it; put in it the pieces, every
good piece, the thigh and the shoulder; fill it with choice bones. …
“’’Take the choicest of the flock, and also pile wood
under the pot. Make it boil vigorously,
also seethe its bones in it. Heap on the
wood, kindle the fire, boil
[consume]
the flesh well and mix in the spices, and let the bones be burned. Then set it empty on its coals so that it may
be hot and its bronze may glow and its filthiness may be melted in it, its rust
consumed.’” Ezekiel
24:2—5, 10-11
Arrogance is an abomination in God’s sight. The people of Judah thought they were the
choicest meat as they watched Babylon attack Jerusalem for two years and
finally conquer and capture Jerusalem and take God’s people away.
Judah thought they were safe and secure inside their walled
city, yet these very walls became the ‘cooking pot’ of their destruction and
even though Ezekiel came to warn them.
The pride of Judah was their undoing.
God even shared this judgment with the captives in Babylon
who must have wondered if God had forgotten them. God’s punishment is inevitable, relentless
and eternal for those who have not accepted Jesus as their Advocate, Protector
and Saviour.
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who still
prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS: Please pray for
this ministry. This is the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my statement of faith by clicking
(or cut and paste this link into your Web browser): https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
doing a Google search for “WeakDay Devotion”
(Also, there is a “Google Blogger” app you can download to read them on
your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and some UPDATES too!
- · Veterans / Armistice / Remembrance Day – as many as 16 million lost their lives and 20 million were wounded to protect the freedoms many today have no appreciation for. Please pray that the principles of faith and freedom are revived around the world to God’s glory.
- · USA – that the Lord would demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting ways during these times of unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone. Let the truth of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding, Bible-based values.
- · Yalawe – no update. He had his surgery (cancer) on 15 October. Please pray for his full recovery and that his health providers and family would be extra gentle with him.
- · SJ – as he struggles with circumstances he did not anticipate. Pray for his willingness, for wisdom of his counsellors as he wanders through this dark time. Pray for his ability to rest and forgive himself.
- · Annette and Lyle – Are home now. Pray for Annette’s father as he recovers from a heart attack. Pray for Annette and Lyle as they plan the next phase of their wonderful lives together, for good health and a love that continues to bind them and their family together.
- · UPDATE - Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John. A Proverbs 31 woman, who needs strength, energy and the ability to prioritise with grace and resolve. Pray she will grow in confidence to say ‘no’ sometimes and enjoy a new season of serving her husband.
- · Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken, and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
- · Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role that will satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- · Me – Please continue to pray for humility and wisdom as I lead a Bible study --You can find the sessions here: EspeciallyHis . Also, pray I rest and trust in the Lord to provide a new project for me and through eye surgery next Thursday.
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