Two Sisters

O. T. #1906  "Two Sisters"

March 22, 2021

Ezekiel 23

LET IT GLOW

Before we get into a gruesome chapter, shall we look into the Psalms for encouragement?

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

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. (Ps. 4:5)

My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up. (Ps. 5:3)

But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee. (Ps. 5:12)

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth! Who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. (Ps. 8:1)

Are you in need for the Lord to lift up your head today? He is excellent, and we can trust our Majestic God. We can rejoice because He hears our prayers and defends us.

LET IT GROW

God gave Ezekiel a parable of two sisters as He reviewed the abominations of Jerusalem and Judah, and Israel. Israel and Judah separated, becoming the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah).

1. The first sister to succumb to idol worship was Ohoiah, which represented Samaria,the capital of the northern kingdom. She fell in 722 B.C. to the Assyrians, her lover.

2. Next was the sister Oholibah, which represented Jerusalem in the southern kingdom of Judah. Their spiritual adultery was against the Lord God with their false god worship. We can read of their terrible and sinful acts.

God used Babylon to bring His judgment. The Old Testament penalty for adultery was stoning, so their enemies used swords to kill the sinners left in Judah and their children, as well as burned their houses and Temple.The people of Judah were exiled into Babylon and remained there for 70 years. This was the method God used to cleanse the land and His remnant to know He is God. (verse 49)

LET IT GO

May we love You, Majestic God, with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength.