“’And you, son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God
concerning the sons of Ammon and concerning their reproach,’ and say: ‘A sword, a sword is drawn, polished for the
slaughter, to cause it to consume,
that it may be like lightening –
"'while they see for you false visions, while they divine lies for you – to place you on the necks of the wicked who are slain, whose day has come, in the time of the punishment of the end.
"'while they see for you false visions, while they divine lies for you – to place you on the necks of the wicked who are slain, whose day has come, in the time of the punishment of the end.
“’Return it to its sheath. In the
place where you were created, in the land of your origin, I will judge
you. I will pour out My indignation on
you; I will blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and I will give you into the
hand of brutal men, skilled in destruction.
Y
"'ou will be fuel for the fire; your blood will be in the midst of the land. You will not be remembered, for I, the Lord, have spoken.’” Ezekiel 21:28-32
"'ou will be fuel for the fire; your blood will be in the midst of the land. You will not be remembered, for I, the Lord, have spoken.’” Ezekiel 21:28-32
Have you ever read something (especially in the Old Testament) that
sounds a bit over the top? You wonder
what God was thinking? In this passage,
the Ammonites and Israelites had united to fight against Babylon.
God had instructed the Israelites not to ally with foreign nations. They were to depend on and trust Him to defend
them, not a foreign army. This blatant disobedience
resulted in God’s discipline.
God first judged Judah (remember Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel?). Then He judged Ammon, not for allying with Judah, but for watching with glee as Jerusalem was destroyed.
God first judged Judah (remember Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel?). Then He judged Ammon, not for allying with Judah, but for watching with glee as Jerusalem was destroyed.
God demonstrates His sovereign power in many ways to draw the world’s
attention back to Him. Sometimes His
actions are purposefully dramatic and awesome, so the world cannot miss seeing
and feeling His power so all men are drawn to follow Him only!
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!
- ·
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.
- · California Wildfires – so much destruction has happened through these fires.
- · 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 – Pray for
travelling mercies as they begin the next phase of their wonderful lives
together and 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
need 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 me as I lead the Thursday Bible study at work. Pray for my humility and wisdom to share the Word for His glory. I will be putting the weekly series on the EspeciallyHis blog site as a resource for others.
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