7 Jun 2016, Ezekiel 31 以西结书 31, Egypt Liken to Assyria 把埃及比作亚述

Posted on Jun 4, 2016 in Devotions, Ezekiel |

Scripture Reading  : Ezekiel 31

Theme                      : Egypt Liken to Assyria

 

Just as Assyria was the mightiest nation at her time, but was cut down by God, so Egypt will be cut down by God even though she thinks she is the greatest nation of her time. She will receive what her wickedness deserves (v. 11). Death and defeat are fitting ways for God to humble the prideful wicked. They trusted in their military, but on the day of judgement their military might will not be able to deliver. They live by the sword; therefore, they will die by the sword.

 

Praying the Scripture

God is a righteous judge who passes sentence on people according to what they deserve. Even though God’s judgement is very ugly and scary, His judgement is righteous, fair, and purifying. It purifies the earth of extreme pride and evil. It is also redemptive for those who fear God’s judgement and submit to His lordship. Agree with God’s judgement and fear His judgement. Submit to His kingship and live.
 
 
 
 

经文：以西结书31

主题：把埃及比作亚述

 

亚述在她的年代极其强大，但后来被神拉下；同样的，虽然埃及认为她是当代最强大的国家，神要将她砍伐。她会尝到自己行罪恶的苦果（11节）。死亡和击败都是神使狂傲的罪人降为卑的合宜方式。他们信靠自己的军事力量，但它在审判之日是发挥不了作用的。他们持刀剑生活，所以要死在刀剑之下。

 

用经文祷告

神是公正的法官；祂会按人的行为给他们定下应得的判决。神的审判虽然是很难看、很可怕的，却是公平、公正且有洁净性的——它除尽地上极度的骄傲和邪恶。对于惧怕神的审判并降服于神的主权之人而言，这也带给他们拯救。我们要认同神的审判并对此存畏惧的心。我们要降服于神为王而存活。