Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters. When I shall bring again their captivity, the captivity of Sodom and her daughters, and the captivity of Samaria and her daughters, then will I bring again the captivity of thy captives in the midst of them: That thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them. (Ezekiel 16:52-54)
GOD had a strong message of condemnation for the nation of Judah and the city of Jerusalem. He chastised the people for their idolatry and disobedience to His Law. Most of them had forgotten Him and forsaken His commandments. They had set up false worship places in the capital and practiced despicable abominations in the name of these false gods, even in the temple. GOD had had enough. He had reached the point where nothing would save the city, or the nation. Just as He had caused the Assyrians to overrun the northern nation of Israel, He would now bring the Babylonians to overthrow Judah and Jerusalem. Most would be captured and taken into captivity never to return, but many would die in their sIn. A remnant would be allowed to remain in Judah, and some would survive the captivity and return to Judah. Even in the midst of this national judgment, GOD showed mercy to those that were faithful to Him.
Today, the GOD who sets up and tears down nations at His will, continues to chastise those that are His, and to purify His Church. He also pronounces judgment on all nations that forget GOD. He has not changed. The GOD who provides deliverance from sIn to those that repent, cannot overlook the sins of the nations. He is merciful, and loving, but He is also just and righteous. Our Holy GOD must deal with sIn. In the world, in the nations, and in people. His provision for peace with Him is Jesus Christ and His finished work on the Cross of Calvary. Those that have received His free gift of Salvation by Faith in Him are secure in His arms to grow in grace and knowledge of Him. Those that have not, are still under condemnation and judgment for their sIn.
But, GOD is not willing that you should perish. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. He wants you to surrender to Him on His terms and receive by Faith a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Believe He paid the sIn debt that you owe, and place your trust in Him for Salvation.
If you are one of His, warn those that are without of our soon coming King.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
Today, the GOD who sets up and tears down nations at His will, continues to chastise those that are His, and to purify His Church. He also pronounces judgment on all nations that forget GOD. He has not changed. The GOD who provides deliverance from sIn to those that repent, cannot overlook the sins of the nations. He is merciful, and loving, but He is also just and righteous. Our Holy GOD must deal with sIn. In the world, in the nations, and in people. His provision for peace with Him is Jesus Christ and His finished work on the Cross of Calvary. Those that have received His free gift of Salvation by Faith in Him are secure in His arms to grow in grace and knowledge of Him. Those that have not, are still under condemnation and judgment for their sIn.
But, GOD is not willing that you should perish. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. He wants you to surrender to Him on His terms and receive by Faith a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Believe He paid the sIn debt that you owe, and place your trust in Him for Salvation.
If you are one of His, warn those that are without of our soon coming King.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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