Beginning in chapter 40, Ezekiel describes in great detail all the features of the city of Jerusalem and the new temple, built by Christ for His glorious thousand-year rule on earth. In the temple, certain priests will directly minister to Jesus Christ.
Ezekiel 40:46-47 - "The chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him. So he measured the court, ...and the altar that was before the house."
PRINCIPALS - "Pharaoh - Dragon In The Midst Of The River"
The Egyptians greatly feared the crocodiles that infested the Nile River. Crocodiles can attack and kill humans swiftly without warning. In ridiculous arrogance, each Pharaoh blasphemously claimed to be dragon-god of the Nile, infuriating God.
Ezekiel 29:3-5 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself. ...I will bring thee up out of the midst of thy rivers, ...I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness."
PRINCIPLES - "God Sometimes Scatters Those Who Anger Him"
At the tower of Babel, God confounded the languages of the people, thereby dividing the people. But since that time, God uses other methods to divide an evil society. After Israel exhausted His longsuffering, He scattered them from their land to other lands. Three times in the book of Ezekiel, God promised to scatter the Egyptians for their evil ways. Many people believe that is why millions of Egyptians were sold into slavery in the centuries that followed.
Ezekiel 29:12;30:32,26 - "I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries."
PROPHECIES - "Egypt Faces Ruin By God's Decree"
Ezekiel spent four full chapters prophesying against Egypt, the first and greatest empire on earth. Egypt resisted Jehovah, although God dealt severely with them many times. Abraham, Joseph and Moses all made profound impressions upon Egypt in their days. Joseph literally saved Pharaoh and Egypt from ruin by the word of the LORD, and Moses demonstrated the greatest miracles ever in Pharaoh's presence. Still, the Pharaohs never truly worshipped God, but instead, declared themselves deities.
Ezekiel 29:2 - "Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt."
Under Pressure? Plant! |
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. - Galatians 6:7 |
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If you feel like you’re under pressure these days, you’re not alone. Satan is putting more pressure on more people right now than ever before. He’s pressuring us mentally, financially, emotionally and every other way he can. The pressure has gotten so great everywhere that governments don’t know what to do. Businesses don’t know what to do. Families don’t know. Churches don’t know. But praise God, Jesus does! He says we can give our way right out from under any pressure the devil brings to bear. Giving is always Jesus’ way out. Whenever there’s a need, He plants seed! In fact, in Mark 4, He compares the entire kingdom of God to a seed. Just think about the importance of seeds for a moment. Every living thing on this earth came from a seed. You came from a seed. Then you were born again from the seed of God’s Word. Jesus Himself was The Seed planted by God. God sowed Him in sacrifice. He came forth and grew up into many brethren. So, when Satan puts you under pressure, go to Jesus and let Him tell you how and where to plant. If you’ll do it, that seed will grow up until it breaks the powers of darkness and lack. It will release you from the pressure the devil’s been putting on you. I’ve seen it happen. When a friend first began to work for the ministry, he didn’t have but one suit of clothes and one shirt with a pair of slacks to his name. He wore one, then the other, night after night to every service he held. He didn’t have the money to even think about buying another suit. I’m telling you, he was under pressure where clothes were concerned! Then he found out about the principle of seed-faith and harvest. So, he went downtown in the city where they were in a meeting and found a fellow on the street who needed clothes and gave him some. Immediately people started giving him clothes. It started in that meeting and they’ve been doing it ever since. Today, there are many preachers in Africa wearing his suits! (Even if the sleeves and pant legs are way too short!) He’s still sowing and reaping the greatest clothes harvest I’ve ever seen. If the devil’s pressuring you, don’t panic…plant! Plant your time. Plant your money. Plant the clothes off your back. When your harvest comes in, you can laugh and say, “Hey, Devil, who’s feeling the pressure now?” |
Amen! Thank u Bro. Ashcraft, that is so true. I'm so glad, that we have the Lord Jesus Christ, on our side, 2 see us thru all trials and storms.
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