Ezekiel 29, Daniel 4, 2 Kings 25:27-30, and Jeremiah 52:31-34
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Day 250 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith)
continues as my commentary* describes the final days of the ministries of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Also described during the final days of Ezekiel's ministry is what my commentary* indicates as the apparent true belief of Nebuchadnezzar in the One True God. Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that Daniel interprets (Daniel 4) that the king will experience insanity and is told by Daniel to repent of his sins and submit to God. After Nebuchadnezzar fails to repent and submit to God for a year, he does experience the insanity prophesied by Daniel. God restores Nebuchadnezzar's sanity, and the king praises God, and submits to Him.
*Smith, F. LaGard. The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®). Harvest House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
God wants 100% devotion to Jesus, all of your heart, and mind. God often causes circumstances, such as the blinding of Paul on the road to Damascus, to get our attention. We must be mindful of our circumstances to discern what God is doing in our lives. God is always working in our lives.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who gave me discernment to see Jesus working in my life and You gave me faith - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and such a gift - the greatest gift of all time. I continue to sin....gossip, worry, selfishness, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin 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.
