Ezekiel 35
-A prophecy against Mt. Seir (or Edom, southeast of the Dead
Sea region) is given to Ezekiel in this scathing chapter. They will be laid
waste in desolation because they loved bloodshed and everlasting enmity with
Israel thinking that they would overtake the two nations (Judah and the
Northern Kingdom of Israel) to make them their own inheritance. Indeed, God
will stretch out His Hand against Mt. Seir (Edom) so that they will KNOW that
He is the LORD. They will be desolated forever with no habitation (Ezekiel
35:9). Their hatred and arrogance will become their ruin as the LORD makes
Himself KNOWN to them with verosocity. He no doubt has heard all they have said
and thought as they rejoiced over Israel’s fall and destruction. Therefore, the
LORD will dismantle them, all of them, so that all will KNOW that He is the
only true God, and besides Him there is no other (Ezekiel 35:1-15).
-*Application* Those who live by the sword will die by the
sword (Matthew 26:52). Peace is achieved when we bless those who have done us
wrong. Overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). God will bless you if you bless
His people (Genesis 12:3). Beat down those while they are being punished by the
LORD, and you will soon receive His wrath as well. Remain humble and resist
arrogance or deceitful scheming. Let the LORD have His way in your life and
live well. These are but a few of the lessons we can learn from this chapter of
warning. For more cross reference the concise book of Obadiah.
Verse to Memorize:
Ezekiel 35:15
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