Today’s passage: Ezekiel 31
Helpful thoughts:
- Pharaoh had not been able to prevent the Lord from bringing about the destruction of Assyria. Neither would he be able to prevent the downfall of his own nation, Egypt.
- Verse 9 makes it clear again who was responsible for the strength and beauty of Assyria at its height, the Lord Himself.
- There is no pride to be had by any nation for its accomplishments. (Proverbs 21:1)
- “The most ruthless of nations” (Verse 12) refers to Babylon.
Questions to consider:
- Why might it be surprising that God rightfully is to be credited with the rise and fall of every empire and nation? What perspective does it give us when we think of the nations of the world? Is there anything that is not under His sovereign command?
- Pharaoh could have certainly disagreed with Ezekiel’s prophecy, but would that have mattered? Could Pharaoh have won an argument or a battle against God’s will? What is the only right response to God’s revealed will?
- What has God decreed for sinful mankind and what is the only way of salvation and life? (Romans 6:23) How must we respond to this truth today if we desire rescue?