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Ezekiel 27

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Mark Shields

Tyre is personified as a ship in Ezekiel 27 that becomes shattered by the sea and sinks to the bottom. Once abounding in wealth, Tyre forgot about the ONE who gave them wealth in the first place.

In reflecting upon today’s passage, the destruction of Tyre reminds that we are to be good stewards and should use what God gives us for the benefit of all. When success comes, we are susceptible to setting our hearts upon riches and forgetting God but it is during these times that we should pay special attention to praising God, continuing to put Him first, knowing our specific mission, and using our individual strengths to glorify Him.

A point in a sermon of Rev. Mark Welshimer at my church was that we should discover who we are; the strengths God has given each of us and then acting on them. God believes we all have something special to offer if we just take the first step and rely on Him to carry us. Click on the video below or this link: He Will Carry You – Gaither Vocal Band. This day with God will be amazing because He’s there with you to help carry any burdens that may be in your life.

Let us give thought to our greatest strength which is finding out the assured way of God and setting out in that direction. Let us make it a part of our prayers to ask that we fulfill the blessed destiny He has arranged for us.

Ezekiel 27-29 Questions for Reflection (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)
Destiny (logoschristiancenter.wordpress.com)
Do You Believe In Destiny? (mysteryworlds.wordpress.com)
Road to Destiny? Pt. 2 (sabinspirations.wordpress.com)

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Ezekiel 27-29 Questions for Reflection

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mark Shields

Make use of the questions below as you study each passage:

Ezekiel 27
Passage Lookup

How is Tyre personified? How is the destruction foretold in the previous chapter depicted here? To what extent are you brought to a holy fear of God through catastrophe in lives of others? In your own life?

Ezekiel 28
Passage Lookup

How does the king of Tyre regard himself, his empire and his possessions? What is the reason for Tyre’s downfall? How will it be accomplished? What will be the future of Israel?

Ezekiel 29
Passage Lookup

What metaphors are used of Egypt? What has been Israel’s relationship to Egypt (See verses 6-7 & 15-16)? To what extent is your confidence today in God or in people who make great claims for themselves?

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This Day with God reading plan can be used as a tool for daily Bible study at any place or any time. It’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Him as Savior, we have taken the steps necessary to make this day with Him amazing! At this link: God’s Plan for Us is a word document that can be read, downloaded and signed by anyone that would like to accept God’s plan or reaffirm their “YES” for Christ.

Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
First United Methodist Waco Podcast
Christ Notes
Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God. Downer Grove Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1978

Ezekiel 24-26 Questions for Reflection (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)
What the Bible Teaches About Pride (verticalviewer.wordpress.com)

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Ezekiel 26

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup

If you’re gathering honey, you are careful around the beehive and you don’t stir up the bees. If you want a pleasant and good life, you carefully live by the principles of God; they won’t let you down. When pursuing Godly wisdom, you will be more likely to know whose side to be on and listen to the right people. You will follow the right leader because you will listen to those with wholesome values and morals. Like a magnet attracting iron, you will attract treasures for the soul because the elements of God’s principles are at work in you.

This day with God, we read that Israel had been a nation of beauty, strength, and wealth but God’s anger can turn great nations into dreadful piles of scrap. God now pronounces complete destruction on Tyre because it was secretly pleased with the fall of Israel. The nation had been great but now will be made lowly because of their selfish jealousy of Israel and their love of the world for their happiness. This passage teaches that the fall of others should awaken us to realize that it is not earthly gain that is of most importance but it is our faith in the one and only God that is of great worth.

Click on this piano piece: In The Garden: Norm Hastings, Piano. While listening, reflect on today’s reading. What lesson is God teaching? Think about what you may pray for today. Is there a plan of action God is giving you today? God’s principles are essential for life and His angels often protect from enemies. This day with God will be amazing because we have the chance to pray to follow His will and yield to a Godly perspective; understanding that no matter what happens in life, God loves His people and that is all that matters.

Ezekiel 24-26 Questions for Reflection (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)
God’s Justice (bogodoy.wordpress.com)

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Ezekiel 25

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup

In this passage, four nations are judged. The lesson for me is that it’s best to mind your own activities; get enthused about God, and leave it to Him to settle the score. Not get hyped up about revenge or be glad for the hardships of others and take advantage of them when they are down on their luck. Instead, step ahead of competition by daily getting better.

List any videos you are reminded of as you read today’s passage. Check out one I’m reminded of by clicking the video above or this link: We All Bow Down – Lenny LeBlanc. My hope is that it inspires you as you spend this day with God.

Today, I’m praying for hope giving optimism during difficulty, faith giving courage during times of doubt, and love bringing victory during times of despair. Each day I wake up, I can still dream and believe because God can make anything new.

Ezekiel 24-26 Questions for Reflection (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)
5 Ways to Keep Your Small Business Ahead of Your Competition (bizznesscard.wordpress.com)
Apple: A Step Ahead, and Three To The Side (macstories.net)

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Ezekiel 24

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup

This day with God, we read the parable of Jerusalem being besieged. It teaches that the people should have listened to the warnings; they should have made the changes needed. The greatest concern is not keeping the rules but seeing the larger truths to which they point. Then one is in a place where they desire to follow the rules and heed the lessons of failure. Jerusalem didn’t see the larger truths and their miseries increased to the point where Jerusalem was being leveled to the ground.

Eventually wrongdoing is punished but in the meantime, it’s hard to accept when justice is not served and the innocent are harmed. Life doesn’t seem fair at times. People die at a young age because of the wrongs of someone else. Examples include people being killed by the negligence of a drunk driver or helpless children dying as brought out in the trial last June of Casey Anthony.

In a sermon once, my pastor Steve Ramsdell said that life is about choices and it’s up to us to take in what is good for our body and soul. Choose to be transformed, forgive instead of hold a grudge, hunger for God, seek freedom, and live a fulfilling life through Jesus. For sermons that inspire any time or any place, visit this link: FUMC Sermon Podcast.

Click on the piano piece above or this link: In The Garden: Norm Hastings, Piano. While listening, reflect on today’s reading. What lesson is God teaching? Think about what you may pray for today. Is there a plan of action God is giving you today?

On this day filled with ones (11/11/11), add another by making God your number ONE. Be thankful that He is there for us in our sorrow and afflictions. Today, I’m praying for the right thoughts and a heart that is ready to follow and learn. There is always hope for a better day and no matter what happens in life, God loves us and that is all that matters.