Scripture:
““For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Enough, you princes of Israel! Stop your violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Quit robbing and cheating my people out of their land. Stop expelling them from their homes, says the Sovereign Lord.”
Ezekiel 45:9 NLT
Observation:
God is speaking through Ezekiel about His heart for the poor and oppressed people of Israel. He speaks to those in authority and tells them they have to stop their violence and oppression and do what is just and right. He says they have to quit robbing and cheating His people out of their land. God defends the poor from the rich and ruling.
Application:
When we are helping release those who are under persecution from their oppressors, we are doing what God would do. All through the Bible one can see God as one who liberates His people from oppression and doesn’t allow people anywhere to stay under oppression. He comes to set the captive free from those above them. Even Jesus came “to set the captives free and liberate the oppressed”. When we do the same, we are doing the will of the Father.
Prayer:
Lord, help me to see needs in this area and give me the strength to do something about it. I have never seen this like I see it now in Your word. Help me to to help others be really free in every way, spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically.
Your Son,
Jeff
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