Scripture:
“and you will know that I am the Lord. For you have refused to obey my decrees and regulations; instead, you have copied the standards of the nations around you.”” Ezekiel 11:12 NLT
Observation:
In this passage, God was speaking to Ezekiel about His people. He says that Israel and Judah had copied the standards of the nations around them instead of following God’s standards. He says that His people had refused to obey His decrees and regulations. God has a way of doing things and He expects His people to live according to His ways, not the ways of the people around them.
Application:
It is easy to want what other people have. The grass always seems greener in someone else’s yard. When God’s people walk away from Him, it is usually because something looked more valuable or better to them. When they compare with the world the world may look better, but God doesn’t want us to desire the things of this world. He doesn’t want us to compare ourselves with other people. he wants a people who will trust Him and do things His way instead of trying to do what everyone else is doing. We need to make sure we are seeking God for His will in our lives and not just wanting what others around us may have.
Prayer:
Father, You said that godliness with contentment is great gain. Help me not to compare with the world around me, but to follow You completely. Teach me to hear Your voice and to be led by Your Spirit. Show me how to honor You well and not seek after the things this world sees as important. Help me keep my focus on You and on Your Kingdom.
Yours,
Jeff
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