“But he rebelled against him by sending his ambassadors to Egypt, that they might give him horses and a large army. Will he thrive? Can one escape who does such things? Can he break the covenant and yet escape?” (Ezekiel 17:15)
This is an interesting look into the heart. The background is critical: Judah had rebelled against the one true and living God by bowing a knee to the idols. God raised up Babylon as a means of punishment. Then, the king of Babylon made a covenant with one of the royal offspring. However, the royal offspring rebelled against Babylon. Interestingly, he didn’t rebel to return to the Lord. He rebelled to run into the arms of Egypt! Rather than run to the Lord, he ran further away.
Father, please help me not lean on my own understanding. Help me run toward you. Amen.
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