Ezekiel 21 - Day 808 (link to reading)
Scripture: Ezekiel 21:12 Commentary (thewarehouse.blog): It is true, Israel had what was coming to them. They had been defiant against God. Many had warned of what was to come and now it was there. Sometimes when we are looking at another who has been so caught up in sin and the wreckage they stand in as a result of it, our attitude becomes hardened. “They’re getting everything they deserve,” we think. And indeed, they probably are. But the reality is they are still lost children. They are experiencing the fallout because of their choices. God grieves over this. He’s asking Ezekiel to grieve over their sin and asks the same to us. You see, having compassion for another does not justify their behavior or give them a pass. It’s far from it. But when we embrace the Father Heart of God we see even these who are deserving of what has come, it should bring sorrow. They are lost. They have been separated from Him. We should grieve for these and continue to keep a heart that is broken as a result of their choices. Application: In order to "love our neighbor as ourselves," we need to care about them, even if they don't deserve it. Instead of saying, "I told you so...," we can start with "How can I help." Prayer: Lord, only by Your grace... Comments are closed.
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