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God issues a lament for Egypt through Ezekiel, reviewing the national pride that led them to the point where God would have to deal with their arrogance. Any nation which fails to acknowledge God is doomed to fail! Their pride will end up becoming shame as they are cut down by God and sent to the place of the dead.
The very fact that God lamented over Egypt tells us something about His character. This nation that despised Him and His people was causing God to feel sorrow that they would not draw near to Him. My commentary pointed out that this was similar to something Jesus did – shedding “tears for a city of murderers that would not accept Him and come under His protective wing. God cares for His creatures and does not enjoy judging them.”
What a contrast this is compared with the Muslim god who allegedly orders death not only to infidels who do not believe in Him, but also death to adults and children who are true believers in him as martyrs to the cause of wiping out the infidels. I choose to cast my lot with the God of love.
Father, I’m so glad that You seek to save, going past all limits to try to save us. Yet even Your great love must have limits and will not forever be available. There has to come a time when unbelievers face Your judgment – otherwise Your holiness would be in question and Your promise would go unfulfilled. You would not be God. Please quicken hearts to You and show the entire world that You are a God of love, high above any would-be pretenders.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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