At The Crossroads in Life?

O. T. #1901  "At The Crossroads in Life?"

March 15, 2021

Ezekiel 21-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

When we need strength to carry on another day, courage to carry on, healing for our sin-sick soul, we come to the table of Jesus. There we receive what our broken heart needs. When we feast upon His Word, our hungry soul gets filled with the love, mercy, hope that Jesus gives to His brothers and sisters, the child of God. so I looking to the Psalms, which were mostly written by David, a man after God's own heart. Will you join me?

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. (Ps. 1:2)

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. (Ps. 1:11)

Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. (Ps. 1:12e)

But Thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. (Ps. 2:3)

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. (Ps. 2:6)

Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon Thy people. (Ps. 2:8)

I am so glad that you join me in studying God's Word. It is such an encouragement to me. To see what countries you are in keeps me going. Thank you.

Here are some questions for us to ponder. In what is our delight? Are we serving the Lord Jesus with reverence to Him? Do we rejoice in what He does and provides for us? Will we put our trust in Jesus today? Do you need someone to life up your head, Jesus will. Is He our shield and glory?

don't be afraid, for Jesus has got this, my friend. He knows our needs before we ask Him. Do you have God's salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ? It is only found in Him. He is waiting to bless you today.

LET IT GROW

When you are at the crossroads in life, where do you turn for answers? King Saul and Neb both turn to the evil world for answers. However, David turned to the Lord his God.

Last time, we read where Ezekiel told Judah that God was going to remove the diadem and crown, their king Zedekiah, from his throne. There would not be a king in Israel/Judah until Jesus returns to earth to reign 1,000 years as the King and High Priest.

In the meantime, what was going to happen?

• The king of Babylon came to  crossroads, trying to figure out where to go next in his conquering. (verse 19)
• Neb turned to divination, soothsaying and witchcraft for answers. He used the shaking of arrows, like rolling dice, consulted idols, and even looked to the live of a sacrifice animal to an idol for the direction to go. (verse 21) This was the wrong thing to do.
• Since God was in charge, Neb went to Jerusalem first. (verse 26)
• Then, God was sending Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon with his sword upon Ammon. There was no promise of restoration for the Ammonites. ((verse 28)
• This occurred because their prophets gave false visions and fortune-tellers told lies. Their final day of reckoning had come. (verse 29)
• God was passing judgment upon them. (verse 30) They had been the first nation to mistreat Israel when they went to conquer the Promised Land.
• They would be utterly wiped out, and their memory lost to history. (verse 32)
• Israel and Ammon were always fighting each other. Judah was told to not join the Ammonites as an ally, but they did. (Jeremiah 27:3)
• Neb went to destroy Jerusalem first, then the land of the Ammonites.

We can find answers to our questions in God's Word, prayer, and from other believers.

LET IT GO

Keep walking by faith, not by sight.

Depend on God.

Keep trusting, waiting, hoping in Jesus.

Make sure we stay on the straight and narrow path of godliness, with obedience.

Allow Jesus to fill us with His love, joy, and peace.