When the LORD Speaks, We Should Listen!

Ezekiel 26:12-14

“They will plunder all your riches and merchandise and break down your walls. They will destroy your lovely homes and dump your stones and timbers and even your dust into the sea. I will stop the music of your songs. No more will the sound of harps be heard among your people. I will make your island a bare rock, a place for fishermen to spread their nets. You will never be rebuilt, for I, the LORD, have spoken. Yes, the Sovereign LORD has spoken!

This scripture refers to the great city of Tyre. Tyre was one of the greatest cities in the known world for trade. Every country loved trading with Tyre because it made them rich. Tyre was split up into two sections. One section of the city was on the coastland and the other section of the city was on an island.

During the invasion of King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C., it took 15 years for part of the city to be conquered. Because part of the city was on an island, the city could receive fresh goods daily. This made it difficult for the city to be captured. Alexander the Great would later fulfill this prophesy from the Lord and destroy the rest of the city during his conquest of the world.

When the Lord speaks, we should listen! Tyre became so prideful and arrogant to think that nothing could ever happen to them. The city became idolaters and refused to repent and turn back to God. We need to be careful how we think of ourselves compared to others. Do you think you are better than anybody else? Do you think because you have more than someone, you are better than them? As a Christian, we should be thankful for what God has given us and be humble. If God has blessed you with plenty, find ways to give it to someone who needs help like orphans, widows, and the poor.

Dear Jesus, help me to stay humble today. Forgive me when I become prideful and judgmental. Help me to learn how to help others in need and to use the things you have blessed me with to bless others. Give me opportunities today to bless someone today in their time of need! In Jesus name, Amen!