Ezekiel 29 - Day 816

Ezekiel 29 - Day 816 (link to reading)

Scripture: Ezekiel 29:17-21

Commentary (sermonindex.net): This and the three following chapters foretell the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar, which he accomplished in the twenty-seventh year of Jehoiachin‘s captivity. The same event is foretold by Jeremiah, Jeremiah 46:13, etc. The prophecy opens with God‘s charging the king of Egypt (Pharaoh-hophra) with the same extravagant pride and profanity which were in the preceding chapter laid to the charge of the prince of Tyre.

Application: The Bible tells us that God is impartial to men, meaning kings and paupers will stand before Him to be judged for their actions.  The Bible also explains that "to whom much is given, much is required," meaning those in authority will be held to a higher standard.  The king of Egypt abused his powers and suffered the consequences.  

Prayer: Lord, help me to steward the authority that You have entrusted to me...