Ezekiel 34
As part of God's message of Israel's restoration, God delivers a message to the Jewish leaders (see The MacArthur Bible Commentary), including kings, high priests, elders, teachers, etc. most of whom have sought personal gain over leadership of the flock. In my post yesterday, we read of how God indicates that He will fulfill His promise to David regarding a king (Jesus) who will reign forever. As an extension of yesterday's post, today I am reminded of several themes, including how we often look to others (friends, family members, politicians, managers/co-workers, etc.) to help us. These people CAN help us, but we must remember that they are in this position due to God's sovereignty and we should rely on God above all as He will never let us down and He is in control. Second, I am reminded how we are to remain humble and that God desires us to be last vs first in the sense that God and His desires are more important than our own and we are also to serve others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who left the right hand of the Father to die for me, to serve others and to provide both a full life here on earth but also an eternal life in Heaven - thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love-I worry. Please forgive me! Help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
See, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you shove with flank and shoulder, butting all the weak sheep with your horns until you have driven them away, I will save my flock, and they will no longer be plundered. v20-22
As part of God's message of Israel's restoration, God delivers a message to the Jewish leaders (see The MacArthur Bible Commentary), including kings, high priests, elders, teachers, etc. most of whom have sought personal gain over leadership of the flock. In my post yesterday, we read of how God indicates that He will fulfill His promise to David regarding a king (Jesus) who will reign forever. As an extension of yesterday's post, today I am reminded of several themes, including how we often look to others (friends, family members, politicians, managers/co-workers, etc.) to help us. These people CAN help us, but we must remember that they are in this position due to God's sovereignty and we should rely on God above all as He will never let us down and He is in control. Second, I am reminded how we are to remain humble and that God desires us to be last vs first in the sense that God and His desires are more important than our own and we are also to serve others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who left the right hand of the Father to die for me, to serve others and to provide both a full life here on earth but also an eternal life in Heaven - thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love-I worry. Please forgive me! Help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
