“I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, but the arms of Pharaoh shall fall. Then they shall know that I am the Lord, when I put my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon and he stretches it out against the land of Egypt.” (Ezekiel 30:25)
The Lord is using figurative language to make his points. 1. He is going to strengthen Babylon to punish Egypt. 2. The Lord is not interested only in punishing strong rebellion against him; He desires that they know Him. And I think His desire to be known is more than, “You are about to find out who you are messing with!”
Egypt has had many opportunities to repent and follow YHWY. But they didn’t. In contrast, Rahab, the prostitute at Jericho, repented because of the stories she heard about YHWH while Israel was in and escaping from Egypt.
“For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you devoted to destruction.” (Joshua 2:10)
Father, help me to appreciate the opportunities I have to know you. Then, please help me to respond appropriately. Amen.
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