Once again, we see God using His enemies to accomplish His purposes in today’s Bible reading*. This time, God displays His sovereignty by empowering Babylon to rise up and defeat Egypt. He says that in Babylon’s conquest, people would come to know Him as God. (Ezekiel 30:26) I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king,…
Today’s Bible reading* paints a grim picture: God’s angel marks for life those (few) who weep over sin and the desolation of God’s land. You’ll notice that God tells an angel to mark the forehead of every person who weeps over the sin of God’s people. (Ezekiel 9:4) Everyone without the mark for life is,…
Today’s Bible reading* recounts Ezekiel’s call to ministry to prophesy against God’s people. God strictly warns him to not be rebellious like His people, but to faithfully deliver God’s Word. If he does, God will hold him blameless, regardless of how the people respond. But if Ezekiel fails to faithfully speak God’s, God will hold…
Jeremiah laments over the desolated land in today’s Bible reading*. But in his sadness, he exclaims that God’s never-ending mercies are new every morning for His people. Because of the LORD’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!I say, “The LORD is my…
God has promised to use Babylon to destroy nations and cities, even those occupied by His people. In today’s Bible reading* God promises to destroy Babylon for their mistreatment of His people. But wait, didn’t God use Babylon to accomplish His purpose of punishing His people? How could He turn around and punish Babylon for…
In today’s Bible reading* Jeremiah speaks encouraging words to God’s people, promising restoration. But you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid, and do not be discouraged, Israel, for without fail I will save you from far away, and your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return and have calm and quiet…
