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Discipleship Focus: Father
- Father: This is the pinnacle of the Covenant Triangle. God is the Father. He is the creator. He is love. Our relationship with the Father is rooted in His love for us. We get our identity through Him. When the Father is in our life, obedience becomes clear.
I was
surprised where my thoughts went to as I read this passage today. This is a chapter that reads like
judgment. In fact, it is a passage on
judgment. So where did my mind go as I
read this passage? God’s all-inclusive
love. Naturally.
In the
majority of this chapter, God is speaking to Ezekiel about the prince and king
of Tyre. Yes, they are experiencing God’s
judgment. But look at the majority of
the words. Do you see how many
compliments God gives to the prince and the king of Tyre? They are smart. They are good with economics. They are great planners and investors. They are wise. They are perfect in their beauty. God compares them to just about every
precious stone. It is amazing how
complimentary God is to these people.
Now, let’s
remember that these are Gentile kings. Let’s
also remember that this chapter is in the Old Testament. This is why as I read this chapter I was
astounded at the love of God. So often
we get focused on God’s love over the Hebrew people and Christians. But it is important to remember that the
Father of Creation loves everyone, not just those who are His. He loved the prince and king of Tyre,
although He was certainly bothered by their rebellion against Him. But while this chapter is about the impending
judgment coming upon them, it is a chapter fundamentally rooted in God’s love
and His desire for all people to choose His ways in the midst of His generosity
upon them.
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