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Ezekiel-28

The Pride of Lucifer: A Devotional Study on Ezekiel 28​

Introduction​

The book of Ezekiel chronicles the prophetic word of God spoken to the Babylonian exiles. In this study, we'll delve into Ezekiel 28, a passage that reveals the fall of a mighty figure, the once-privileged Lucifer. As we walk through this text, let's bear in mind that Lucifer, a high-ranking angel, embodies a terrain within all of us - the place of pride.

Section 1: Lucifer's Glory (Ezekiel 28:12-14)​

Devotional Thought: God endowed Lucifer with ambition, cherubic form, and intricately carved precious stones. The splendor that ran through the veins of this supreme figure may have led him to believe that there was no one like him. Lucifer's glory, while it should have drawn his heart to worship God, instead led to a threefold blasphemy.

Reflection Questions:

  • What aspects of your life may you be elevating above God and leading to a similar threefold blasphemy?
  • In what ways can you honor God with your gifts and talents, rather than elevating them above Him?

Section 2: Lucifer's Downfall (Ezekiel 28:15-19)​

Devotional Thought: The prophet Ezekiel prophesied that in his heights, his heart grew proud. Lucifer's pride led to his downfall. God brought him down to the nether world, sealing his fate for eternity.

Reflection Questions:

  • What circumstances in your life have humbled you, revealing that your heart was also prideful?
  • In what ways can you respond humbly to the trials in your life and submit to God's sovereignty?

Section 3: Lucifer's Lesson (Ezekiel 28:20-22)​

Devotional Thought: God's Word reminds us that every proud heart is an open invitation to the grave. The corrupting influence of pride led Lucifer from his heights to eternal damnation.

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways can you be more attentive to the corrupting nature of pride in your life, and turn back to God's perfect will?
  • How can you actively combat the influence of pride in your thoughts, words, and actions?

Conclusion:​

In this study, we've encountered the story of Lucifer, a being who allowed pride to corrupt his intellect and heart. Let us reexamine the terrain within us that, left unchecked, leads us to such a fall. In the context of Lucifer's story, let us ensure that our hearts and minds remain firmly fixed on the all-sufficient and all-glorious God who created us. May we daily recollect and confess the corrupting influence of pride, seeking to combat it in our thoughts, words, and actions.