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A Troubled World We Live In

Day 219

Reading: Ezekiel 27:1 - Ezekiel 31:18

I don't know about you however we are living in troubled times. Just listening to the news, reading the dailies, and social media will tell you that the world is sick. From the natural devastations to climate change the crimes we hear about the world is becoming a fearful place for many. 

As I have been studying Ezekiel and especially the section covering the prophecies to the nations bordering God's children my heart has been burdened. Burdened because we live in an environment that's crying for help and when I look around I am exasperated by the needs of many. I began to ask myself what do we need in this hour where hope is in short supply to so many. What do we do when so many believers aren't even able to look outside their own boxset of challenges and help their neighbour?

Reading through today's reading I realised that the world is having its issues because of our failings in obeying God. God judged every nation that didn't obey Him. There is hope though in the promises of the Word of God. The psalmist declares that all nations shall come and worship God Psalms 86:9. God created mankind to worship Him and all the challenges we are facing are to draw us back to Him. Every nation shall worship Him and that day is drawing nigh! Are you preparing yourself to meet and worship your Maker?

Our rest is only found in Him. This world will only find its rescue and peace in God. Sin has resulted in creation being affected by the curse. Until the created takes the medication of the Creator, creation will writhe in pain. However, in the midst of this pain, a people who are full of hope will arise and see the glory of God over them causing them to shine as stars in the dark. These people are those given to worship God and live for Him alone. Are you one of them? 

Memory Verse: Ezekiel 28:26

Decree: 

Ezekiel 28:26
And they will dwell safely there, build houses, and plant vineyards; yes, they will dwell securely, when I execute judgments on all those around them who despise them. Then they shall know that I am the Lord their God.” (italics mine)

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