DAY 230 Read Ezekiel 17 through 19.
Today's reading: These chapters contain some unusual parables and prophecies. Chapter 18 gives a clear explanation of God's method of dealing with sin and repentance.
Memory gem: "I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye" (Ezekiel 18:32).
Thought for today:
In Ezekiel 18, verse 2 and 20, we are plainly told that when a son sees all his father's sins, but turns away from them and does right he shall surely live. After telling us that "the soul that sinneth, it shall die" and "the sons shall not bear the iniquity of the father," the Lord says: "Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?" (verses 30, 31).
Families and nations die out when sin flourishes. In Ezekiel 16:49 we are told that Sodom was filled with pride, fullness of bread, and idleness. You see, sin will destroy itself eventually.
But, is there hope for us and our children? Yes. If God has His way with us, all sin and suffering, even death, would be gone (see Matthew 4:23; 8:16; Luke 4:40; Matthew 10:1).
Let us be thankful for the last part of the second commandment. Not only is the iniquity of the fathers to exert its influence unto the third and fourth generation of them that continue to hate God, but He shows mercy unto thousands of them that love Him and keep His commandments (see Exodus 20:5, 6).
God is able and willing to deliver us from our sins and from the effects of our sins. The only question is, Is it best for Him to do so under all circumstances? We know that God will forgive our sins and give us His justifying grace whenever we turn to Him. There is no doubt about that, and there is no time limit on it. But, as to the effects of sin, we know that they will all be taken away when the earth is made new. Every one of us must give account of himself to God, and every one of us may have a place in the kingdom of Christ. Will you not make your decision for Him today?
Today's reading: These chapters contain some unusual parables and prophecies. Chapter 18 gives a clear explanation of God's method of dealing with sin and repentance.
Memory gem: "I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye" (Ezekiel 18:32).
Thought for today:
In Ezekiel 18, verse 2 and 20, we are plainly told that when a son sees all his father's sins, but turns away from them and does right he shall surely live. After telling us that "the soul that sinneth, it shall die" and "the sons shall not bear the iniquity of the father," the Lord says: "Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?" (verses 30, 31).
Families and nations die out when sin flourishes. In Ezekiel 16:49 we are told that Sodom was filled with pride, fullness of bread, and idleness. You see, sin will destroy itself eventually.
But, is there hope for us and our children? Yes. If God has His way with us, all sin and suffering, even death, would be gone (see Matthew 4:23; 8:16; Luke 4:40; Matthew 10:1).
Let us be thankful for the last part of the second commandment. Not only is the iniquity of the fathers to exert its influence unto the third and fourth generation of them that continue to hate God, but He shows mercy unto thousands of them that love Him and keep His commandments (see Exodus 20:5, 6).
God is able and willing to deliver us from our sins and from the effects of our sins. The only question is, Is it best for Him to do so under all circumstances? We know that God will forgive our sins and give us His justifying grace whenever we turn to Him. There is no doubt about that, and there is no time limit on it. But, as to the effects of sin, we know that they will all be taken away when the earth is made new. Every one of us must give account of himself to God, and every one of us may have a place in the kingdom of Christ. Will you not make your decision for Him today?
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