September 12, 2015: SOAP #2109:

Scripture: Ezekiel (NIV) 34:31 You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign LORD.

Observation: Previously in this chapter, we find judgments against the shepherds of Israel (verses 1-10). Then God says, “I will be the shepherd!” (verses 11-16) Next we read God judgment against His sheep. (verses 17-19) Then God says He will be the judge between them. The chapter ends with God stating what should be obvious: the sheep are just people, but the Sovereign LORD—He alone is God!

Application: It is easy to think that I understand things so well that I can make the final decisions; I forget that I am a sheep and He is God!   My understanding may be better or worse than others, but even if we combine all our understanding together, it would not measure up to His complete understanding. I am not God. Only the Sovereign LORD is God!   Doctors are not God. Judges are not God, even if they serve on the Supreme Court.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you alone are God! You are to be worshipped and respected and obeyed as God! Forgive me for the times I have tried to take your place. Amen

Pastor Leon
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