I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in My wrath. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I take vengeance on them. Ezekiel 25:17 (Ezekiel 25-32)
God is the LORD of the World! All nations are held to the same standards, no one is beyond God’s sovereign hand nor His judgement. The prophecies of these chapters came after Ezekiel learned of the fall of Jerusalem. Each of the surrounding countries took part in Judah’s downfall, watching in vengeful delight as Babylon marched through. They didn’t laugh long, as that same powerful army came knocking on their door. Judgement came for them too.
Egypt’s pharaoh was given the same status as God. This is NOT acceptable and God will not tolerate man’s reliance on human principalities in His place. Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, Trye, and Sydon were wiped off the maps of history. Egypt lost its wealth and prestige.
God called Babylon His servant, but still called evil, evil. Willing or not, God used Babylon’s powerful, genius of a leader, to deliver His judgement on Judah. However, within 100 years Babylon was no more. God is the ONLY, ONE TRUE GOD. He will judge, protect, deliver and call His people as He said He would. Our only acceptable response is faithful obedience. In this you will live by the standard set by the One who loves you most.
Happy Wednesday,
Gretchen