When God Brings Judgment

Scripture:

Ezekiel 26:21  "I will bring you to a horrible end and you will be no more.  You will be sought, but you will never again be found, declares the Lord".

Observation:

All of chapter 26 is a prophecy against Tyre.  Tyre was a godless nation who wanted nothing to do the Lord.  They were against the people of God and were considered enemies of God and His people.  Ezekiel 26 is God letting Tyre know what is coming their way.  In His judgment, they will come to a horrible end and will never be found again.  God's judgment is powerful and we should have a healthy fear of Him.

Application:

Generally we think of God as the wonderful, loving, father who would never hurt a soul and who would never bring punishment to anyone.  We think God only brings blessings.  Actually, God is love.  He is loving, kind and compassionate, but He is also a God of justice.  He will judge in the end and our end will either be horrible or blessed.  We have come again to the grace and love end of the pendulum where we act like God is all mercy and would never judge anyone.  God is full of mercy and grace, but also a God to be feared because He will be our judge one day.  Let's bring the balance back and stop messing with God.  He is awesome and should be feared, respected and listened to!

Prayer:

Father, You are kind, generous, compassionate, loving, merciful and full of grace.  You are also a God to be feared and who expects obedience and for Your people to listen to Your voice and walk accordingly.  Help me to walk according to Your ways and to fulfill Your purposes in the earth in my generation.  On judgment day, I want to hear, "well done good and faithful servant".

Your Son,
Jeff