They were haughty and did an abomination before me. So I removed them, when I saw it. – Ezekiel 16:50
God was about to bring desolation upon Jerusalem, and He had Ezekiel, His prophet, warn them over and over again. As a nation of people, they had largely rejected God. They had been disobedient to the commandments of God, often flaunting their sinfulness. God was so upset with them that He compared them to the infamous Sodom.
By the end of chapter 16 of Ezekiel, the Lord shows His eternal mercy, reminding the people of Israel that He will remember His covenant with them, even though they had broken it. Matthew Henry says in his commentary, “I will remember it and it shall flourish again.” Theologian John MacArthur penned these thoughts: “Nations are obliged to follow the true God or suffer dire consequences. Not just Christians or ‘Christian nations,’ all nations.” Just as personal blessings are received from living a God-honoring life, so national blessings are tied to honoring Him—and the only way to Him is through Jesus Christ.
While God has blessed America, denying His authority is a path to national destruction. With the challenge of a presidential election ahead, pray that voters will receive God’s discernment to choose a leader who is dedicated to the national recognition of the Lord and to the freedoms that come from following Him.
Today’s Verse: Ezekiel 16:50
They were haughty and did an abomination before me. So I removed them, when I saw it.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Psalm 67:1-7
May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
2 that your way may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon earth. Selah
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
6 The earth has yielded its increase;
God, our God, shall bless us.
7 God shall bless us;
let all the ends of the earth fear him!
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
