God brings down Egypt

EZEKIEL  CHAPTERS 30 and 31

In these chapters,God is giving another message to Ezekiel to tell of how because of Egypt's pride and idolatry, he would bring them down.

He says that Egypt's wealth will all be carried away and its foundations destroyed. Also the lands of Ethiopia, Libya, Lydia and Arabia and all their allies would also be destroyed.

He says that he will do all this by using King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon to destroy the hordes of Egypt. His army would make war and slaughter the Egyptians. Also God would dry up the Nile River and smash the idols and images at Memphis. He would further destroy Pathros, Zoan and Thebes and they would lie in ruins. and during the 11th year of King Jehoichin's captivity,the Pharoah's arms  would be broken, while his kingdom is destroyed.

Then on April 29 in the eleventh year of King Jehoiachin's captivity, the Lord sent a message to Ezekiel to give to the Pharoah, in which he tells the Pharoah about the great cedars of Lebanon which was strong and beautiful. And its roots went into abundant water and it was the envy of all the other trees of Eden. But because it became proud and arrogant, the Lord destroyed it, cut it down and left it lay.

And the Lord compared Lebanon to Egypt in its falling from grace as he tells Egypt of its fate.

HOW DOES THIS CHAPTER RELATE TO US TODAY? God was busy destroying Egypt's military superiority. He allowed certain nations to rise to power to accomplish a purpose. We should not worry when we read about armies and wars because we need to remember that God is in charge. In fact, we should pray for our military leaders and government leaders.  Can you see God at work in wars and military actions around the world in our time? He is always there. He is our ultimate leader and savior and we must trust his knowledge and foresight.

Yours in Christ,
Mary

Prayer Requests are needed for:


HEALTH:

Pray for my grandson Hunter who has been brought home, but needs counseling badly.

Pray for Garry and Steve my insurance men who have prostate cancer.

Pray for Arlene’s nephew David and for my neighbor Al who is nearing the end of his life.

Pray for Arlene’s niece Denise.

Pray for Carolyn’s brother Ronald who has cancer and who recently underwent major surgery.

Pray for our friend Michelle who was diagnosed with a form of MS.

Pray for Gary Summers, my friend from church, who has cancer.

Pray too for Charly’s husband Robert who has been undergoing chemo. Pray also for Charly who longs to be 100 percent again and walk without an aid.

Pray for James’s sister Cynthia whose chemo has lost its effect as the cancer grows powerful.

SPIRITUAL UPLIFTING: Gail, Mary

RESTORATION OF FAITH: Al, John

LOVE AND SUPPORT: Claire, Hunter, Brian

SUPPORT: Pray for our country’s leaders and our military people who die each day for our freedom. Pray for our farmers and those who raise livestock during this terrible drought. Pray for us consumers who will face higher grocery prices and the poor who won’t be able to adjust what little budget they have.