- Will you still say, ‘I am a god,’ in the presence of those who kill you, though you are but a man, and no god, in the hands of those who slay you? Ezekiel 28:9 – How does your strength compare to the strength of an enemy only God can destroy? Here the prince of Tyre looked at all his wealth, power, and wisdom and thought himself a god. Now we have the real God asking this prince what will he call himself when the hands of the armies that are coming to kill him are at his doorstep and he has no power to stop them. We must realize all we have is given to us by God. We must never get to a spot where we think we no longer need God in our story. There are things we can only handle if God is active in our story. Take some time today to reflect on how much you have a need for God in your life. From handling the hardships of tomorrow to the breath we are about to breathe, we need God in our story. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1092
- Moreover, the word of the Lord came to me: 12 “Son of man, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord God: “You were the signet of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Ezekiel 28:11-12 – The first section of our chapter is the Lord speaking of the prince of Tyre, his pride, and his fall that was soon to come. This second portion speaks to the king of Tyre. The one who was ultimately over and leading the prince. While this very well could be spoken to the actual king of Tyre, we see language here in this chapter describing far more than simply a humanly king. Many believe, I with them, that this passage is also speaking of Satan as the “king” of Tyre. (I encourage you to reread v.11-19 with the understanding of Satan as the king and see how this passage changes for you) The prince then has been under the influence of a “bad king” and found himself in a world of pride that would soon lead to destruction. The voice of the enemy was loud and able to lead the prince, how about you? Often we can’t do much about the loudness of the enemy’s voice, sometimes he will be so present and so constant its crippling. Yet are we giving the enemy the power to lead us? When he speaks, do you listen and follow? Scripture reveals how poorly following the enemy ends for all who listen to his direction. We also see from the example of Jesus that succumbing to the enemy isn’t the only option available for followers of God. Know then the enemy will speak often and loudly, but you do not have to follow his lead. Remind the enemy who your Savior is and that Jesus’ voice is the only one you’re following. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2369
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