Pastor Bob DuPar
November 13, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Ezekiel 27:1-28:26; Hebrews 11:17-31; Psalm 111:1-10; Proverbs 27:15-16

Observation

“The Word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God… Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings.” Ezekiel 28:11-13a, 17

“By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, ‘It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.’ Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.”
Hebrews 11:17-19

Application

Most understand the Ezekiel 28:11ff. passage to be describing more than a human. It best fits Satan, as the one who motivated the king of Tyre and who was also in the Garden of Eden. Satan’s heart became proud because of his beauty, and as a result he used his wisdom for corruption. This sounds like a description of people throughout the generations who have allowed power, fame and influence to go to their head.

I am struck by the enormity of Abraham’s obedience in being willing to sacrifice his only son. On one hand, he knew God’s promise would be fulfilled through his son. But, so great was his trust in God that He was willing to take away his only hope of realizing this promise, believing that God still had an inalterable plan.

Prayer

“Lord, I pray that You would grow a faith in me that trusts You despite circumstances which might call into question Your faithfulness. Thank You that nothing in heaven or earth is able to render You powerless. Nothing is able to hinder Your plans.”