Rebellion and Idolatry
Text: Ezekiel 20:1-9
Key verse: “Then said I unto them, Cast ye away every man the abominations of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me... “ (Ezekiel 20:7,8).
, If regard iniquity in my hear the Lord will not hear me (Psalm 66:18). He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law even his prayer shall be abomination (Prov 28:9). The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous (Prov. 15:29).Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh to him? (Job 27:9).
The life of rebellion and Idolatry of the children of Israel had now come to hunt them. Their cup of iniquity was full and the judgment of God was at the door. The elders of Israel in their distress came to inquire of the Lord from Prophet Ezekiel. In reply to this, God commanded the Prophet to cause them to know the abominations of their fathers and to remind them of their rebellion and idolatry in Egypt, in the wilderness and in Canaan. When God chose the Israelites to be His people, He bound Himself to be their God and Protector. He also promised deliverance from bondage and provision of blessing in a land flowing with milk and honey, but Israel refused to heed God’s command to remove the vile images and forsake the idols of Egypt.
The attitude of God to rebellion and idolatry remains the same. The only remedy to continue in the blessing of the Lord is to live a life of righteousness and holiness. Make the Lord your portion, obey His words and live for Him in a daily life of fellowship and service.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Those that forsake the true God wander endlessly