Read Ezekiel 35:1-14
There are some nuggets in this reading for me! While it is definitely a passage of judgment against Edom, it can be an encouragement to the LORD’s people of Judah and Israel. The LORD saw all the bullying and resulting devastation because of Edom’s hand on the LORD’s people. It’s one thing for the LORD to punish his children, quite another for an outsider like Edom.
With all that is going on in the world, it’s good to get an approximation of the geographical location of the people to whom this prophecy is addressed. The Edomites, and particularly Mr. Seir, are both mentioned. As I understand it, Mt. Seir was part of the mountainous range south of the Dead Sea along the border between Israel and Jordan, and perhaps as far south as Elath on the Northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. It was likely a traditional stop along the route to Mt. Sinai.
Isn’t it great to know we have the same God standing up for us and fighting our battles? We may not even realize all the warfare around us. We probably don’t want to, truth be told. But the assurance we receive knowing our God stands on guard is hard to describe.
Bad things will still happen, but God is by our side cheering us on. Knowing God is right there to lean on and carry us through feels good, doesn’t it? Here’s another gem that speaks to our suffering from Romans 8:18. Paul writes, “Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.” I’m holding out for that future glory!
What message did you take from this prophecy?
Let’s pray. LORD, I do thank you for each battle that you fight to keep me safe and able to focus on doing your will. I pray for your strength and wisdom to make the best choices and say the right thing. I want people to see you in me and my actions. Thank you for each opportunity you provide for me to share. May I shine my light for you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
