- I made the nations quake at the sound of its fall, when I cast it down to Sheol with those who go down to the pit. And all the trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, were comforted in the world below. Ezekiel 31:16 – So here in this chapter we’re reading about Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, his power, and ultimately his fall. The “trees of Eden” are referring to the past monarchies that once ruled but have fallen and no longer are around. God is telling Pharaoh that just as these other trees of Eden have fallen, so will Pharaoh. We need to remember that no enemy of ours is too big for God to handle. We also need to remember we can never become too big for God to bring down. God is over all things, our enemies and even us. God wants though to build us up, we just need to keep all glory going to Him as we rise up, unlike many of the leaders we’re reading about here. Understand God’s power, give Him the glory for your success, and humbly follow His lead no matter how tall you get. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1095
- Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: “Whom are you like in your greatness?” Ezekiel 31:2 – The Lord continues His messages to Egypt, but this time more directly to their leader, the Pharoah. God acknowledges Pharaoh’s worldly greatness and sought to compare his greatness to some previous worldly power. God then says in verse 3, Pharaoh can be compared to the great power that was the Assyrian nation. God then proceeds in His message to Pharaoh to describe the greatness of Assyria and all its worldly glory and power. God then reminds Pharaoh that while Assyria was certainly powerful and great, it still fell and all who trusted in it fell as well. So while Pharoah and his nation was certainly great like the Assyrians, he too would fall. We too can seek to be compared with great people of the past. People who have great power or wisdom or did great feats. What we must remember though is no matter how much power, money, wisdom, or credentials a person had, their end was the same, death in Hell if they didn’t trust Jesus or life in Heaven if they did trust in Jesus. Nothing they did or gained in this world changed their outcome to give them a third option when it came to the death that every person faces. In front of you then is death. Hopefully that death is years and years away, but regardless of sooner or later, death will come to all, including you. The only one that EVER created a third option for Himself was Jesus our Savior by rising from the dead. Today, please choose to trust in Jesus if you never have. See from history that power, money, and talent can’t save you from death. That’s something only Jesus can do, and He is ready and willing to save you. Reach out if you have any questions on how to start a relationship with Jesus. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2372
Daily DEVO 