Thursday, November 22, 2018

But you are a man and not a god, king of Tyre

Ezekiel 28:1-26
A prophecy against the king of Tyre.
In the pride of your heart you say, "I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas." But you are a man and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a god.
The Sovereign Lord says: Because you think you are wise, as wise as a god, I am going to bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations; they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom and pierce your shining splendor.
By your many sins and dishonest trade you have desecrated your sanctuaries.
A prophecy against Sidon.
I will send a plague upon her and make blood flow in her streets. They slain will fall within her, with the sword against her on every side. They will know that I am the Lord.
It is lament for the king of Tyre, whose pride has proved his downfall.
Another famous Old Testament sea-port, Sidon is in Lebanon, 20 miles north of Tyre. Today both Tyre and Sidon are small fishing-ports. The charge against Sidon is, again, contempt for God's people. Sidon, like Tyre, fell to Nebuchadnezzar. 
V 26-26 are message of hope for Israel.
Why?
Wealth and smart make people proud, they though they were god, but they are men.
By his many sins and dishonest trade king of Tyre has desecrated his sanctuaries.
Neighbor nations of Israel will be punished when they sins and against Israel.
How?
Praise the Lord that God gives me wealthy and healthy and all I needed. It is grace of the Lord on me, so what can I do is give honor to the Lord and humble myself.




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