September 13, 2021: SOAP #4302:  Ezekiel 33-35; Revelation 18

SCRIPTURE:  Ezekiel (NIV) 34:10 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for my flock. I will remove them from tending the flock so that the shepherds can no longer feed themselves. I will rescue my flock from their mouths, and it will no longer be food for them. 11 “‘For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them.

OBSERVATION: Here is God’s solution.  As to the shepherds, He will hold them responsible for the way they handled their assignment.  As to Israel, He will become their Shepherd.  He is not replacing the shepherds with others who will do the same; He Himself will become their shepherd.

The previous verses in this chapter show us what the unfaithful shepherds did; the remaining verses show us what the Faithful Shepherd will do!   In the remaining verses of this chapter, one reads “I” 28 times!  It is very clear just Who is going to be the shepherd and what He will do!

APPLICATION:  It is good to have God for our Shepherd.  Indeed, he is the “Good Shepherd!”  What a privilege to be in His flock! 

In being a part of the flock, I want to be one closest to my Shepherd’s side.

PRAYER: Lord, you are my Shepherd!  As a part of your flock, I want to grow in hearing and recognizing your voice.  I trust you to lead me and provide for me as I follow you.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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