Why He Did What He Did

O. T. #1909  "Why He Did What He Did"

March 25, 2021

Ezekiel 25

LET IT GLOW

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. (Psalm 20:7)

We will rejoice in Thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions. (Ps. 20:5)

Now know I that the LORD saveth His anointed; He will hear him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand. (Ps. 20:6)

In what are we placing our trust? Is it God or things? In what are we rejoicing? Is it the salvation through Jesus Christ? From what are we needing rescued? Is Jesus holding us with His righteous right hand? Are we willing to release our prized possession into His care?

"This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, of possessions, of control. In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you need to rest in My Presence, where you are complete." (Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young)

Sometimes we just need to be reminded of those things, don't we? At least I do.

LET IT GROW

Now we are entering a new section concerning the prophecies against 7 foreign nations, in chapters 25-32. It was God's judgment against the enemies of the Jews because they failed to acknowledge the One True God and fulfill the good purposes He intended for them. Those Gentile nations despised and mistreated God's people, Israel. Also, the judgment was due to their actions and attitudes towards Israel, as well as their self-deification (deifying) and ungodly pride.

I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt. (Genesis 12:3)

God is speaking about Israel, His beloved. So this is why God did what He did to those seven.

Those nations include the people:

1. Ammonites
2. Moabites
3. Edomites
4. Philistines
5. Tyrians
6. Sidon
7. Egypt

We will be studying about each nation and why God did what He did to each.

LET IT GO

You have been so kind and good to me, my God.

I don't deserve it.

Thank You for Your grace and Mercy.

Keep me as the apple of Thine eye.

Bless all who continue to study with me.