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Ezekiel-20

Ezekiel 20: A Devotional Study on God's Faithfulness and Sovereignty​

Introduction​

Ezekiel 20 presents a powerful narrative of God's faithfulness and sovereignty. It chronicles God's spiritual journey with the Israelites, demonstrating His patience, His mercy, and His eventual judgement. As we delve into Ezekiel 20, let's explore the profound truths and spiritual insights embedded in this narrative.

Section 1: God's Memory (Ezekiel 20:1-3)​

Devotional Thought: In Ezekiel 20, God places His people on a timeline, tracking back to the days of Abraham. As we consider the remarkable span between Abraham and our present time, we can be encouraged by the consistency of God's character. His memory is long, and His faithfulness endures.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does God's long memory and steadfastness inspire trust and reliance on Him?
  • In what ways can we rely on God's enduring character in our daily lives?

Section 2: God's First Commandment (Ezekiel 20:4-8)​

Devotional Thought: God commands his people, saying "...there shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who dwells among you." Just as God's character is consistent, so is His call to equal justice for all who live in His land. Today, we can strive to be consistent in our service to others, demonstrating God's standard of equality and fairness.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can we live consistently in obedience to God's commands, especially with respect to equal justice for all?
  • What role do we, as a society, play in reflecting God's consistency and equality in our deeds and actions?

Section 3: God's Insistent Love (Ezekiel 20:9-14)​

Devotional Thought: In Ezekiel 20, God's expression of love is unmistakable, insistent, and undeterred. He repeatedly pleads with judaism to be faithful to Him, reminding His people of the way He brought them through the wilderness. Recognizing the depth and consistency of God's affectionate call to His people inspires us to redouble our efforts to love God with our whole hearts, mind, and soul.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does God's insistent love inspire us to love Him with greater depth and fervor?
  • In what ways did God's love manifest itself in leading Israel through the wilderness?

Section 4: God's Judgement (Ezekiel 20:15-24)​

Devotional Thought: God's faithfulness and sovereignty is never compromised. Even with commandments and covenants repeatedly ignored, He remains powerful and just. In response, we can remain consistently faithful and committed to Him, preserving His fearful image.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does God's unshakeable sovereignty and faithfulness inspire us to remain committed to Him, even in difficult circumstances?
  • In what ways can we remain faithful and preserve God's fearful image in times of trial and judgement?

Conclusion:​

As we have travelled through Ezekiel 20, we have been reminded of God's enduring character, His consistency, and His faithfulness. May God's memory, first commandment, insistent love, and sovereign judgement have our full attention as we proceed through our life journeys. May we remain committed to His anxious desire for faithfulness, succumbing to His constant call for our full service and obedience.