Tag: personal relationship with God

Ezekiel 23:1-21 – Sibling Rivalry

Read Ezekiel 23:1-21

What a stark contrast this message from God has over others he gave Ezekiel. This one was a parable shared with Ezekiel personally, telling the story of God’s judgment using very intimate examples. I had to read the passage a couple times just to make sure I wasn’t misunderstanding.

God speaks of his loves, personified as sisters, and their escapades. Of course, the story simply points to Samaria and Jerusalem as the siblings rivaling for being the most treacherous. Yet, God desperately cares for these sisters and even marries them. Continue reading “Ezekiel 23:1-21 – Sibling Rivalry”

Nahum 3:14-19 – Getting Personal

Read Nahum 3:14-19

How ironic that Nahum’s final oracle would begin with advice on how to prepare for the onslaught. It’s like warning the enemy because what’s coming is just that horrible. I think of the countless flyers the United States dumped from the air over Japan before sending the deadly bombs that ended World War II.

Do you think Nahum intended to give them another chance to redeem themselves? He was certainly making a personal effort to protect them, even though there was no chance for survival. Nahum must have had some difficulty in proclaiming such a message. Bricks would not save them!

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