Devotional

The Sovereignty of God in Judgment and Compassion

“For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD.” — Ezekiel 28:23

Commentary Devotional Prayer

Ezekiel 28:23 declares, "For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD." At first glance, this verse speaks of a dire prophecy directed toward the city of Tyre, one known for its pride and reliance on wealth rather than the Lord. To understand the depth of this passage, we need to unravel not only the judgment it describes but also the character of God revealed within it.

**Judgment as Clarion Call**

God’s actions may seem harsh, but they are rooted in righteousness. The context of the passage indicates that the people of Tyre had turned away from worshipping the true God, engaging instead in idol worship and greed. The pestilence and blood refer to the devastating consequences of their actions; they are symbols of the moral and spiritual decay that had permeated the city. But this judgment is not merely punitive; it is redemptive.

God desires His people to recognize their sin and return to Him. The phrase

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Ezekiel 28:23 - "For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD."

"For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD." - Ezekiel 28:23

Ezekiel 23:28 - "For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver thee into the hand of them whom thou hatest, into the hand of them from whom thy mind is alienated:"