Righteousness

O. T. #1885  "Righteousness"

Feb. 19, 2021

Ezekiel 14-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

Noah could not save his generation from the Flood, even though he was a righteous man who obeyed God. Even if Noah was in Jerusalem, he could not deliver the Jews there from the destruction of their city and God's judgment. (verses 14,20)

In those two verses, God also mentions Daniel. (We will study his book next.) Daniel was taken hostage to Babylon, where he became high up in Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom. His service continued into the Persian Empire. Daniel's writings were historical for the Jews as to the events that took place there. Even though Daniel endured persecution, a lions den, he remained a righteous man. Daniel was used by God to interpret the king's dream and interpret the visions he had for the future. He was a faithful prayer warrior, although he could not save his nation from exile.

What got Daniel put in the den with lions, was the King Neb building a gold statue for his people to worship. (He thought of himself as a god.) Daniel refused to bow down and worship the idol and we know where that got him. However, good did come from Daniel's faithfulness to God. (God rescued His servant Daniel and kept him alive.) King Neb eventually did come to his senses after he lived like an animal for a year, insane:

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of heaven, because all His works are true and His ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride. (Daniel 4:37) 

Do we praise, exalt, and glorify the King of heaven, King Jesus?

LET IT GROW

In Daniel 9:14, he declares ...the LORD our God is righteous in all His works which He doeth: for we obeyed not His voice.

Righteous (tsaddiya/tsad-deek') means just; lawful.

Do we declare that our God is righteous in all His works?

Even when God gives us snow, snow, snow, and minus temperatures, He is righteous in all His works.

Will You cover us with Your righteousness, for ours is as filthy rags. (Isaiah 64:6)

LET IT GO

LORD Jesus, You are Righteous.

Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow, Jesus.