Video of the Day: Clip from the 2005 movie “End of the Spear” (viewer discretion is advised)
Bible Verse of the Day:
The word of the Lord came to me: 12 “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 seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: carnelian, chrysolite and emerald, topaz, onyx and jasper, lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl.[b] Your settings and mountings[c] were made of gold; on the day you were created they were prepared. 14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones.15 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you. 16 Through your widespread trade were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God, and I expelled you, guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.17 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.18 By your many sins and dishonest trade you have desecrated your sanctuaries. So I made a fire come out from you, and it consumed you, and I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching. 19 All the nations who knew you are appalled at you; you have come to a horrible end and will be no more,’” Ezekiel 28:11-19.
Biblical Connection:
A group of Christian missionaries in Ecuador seek to fulfill the Great Commission in Acts 1:8. Hoping to bring the gospel to a war-torn tribe, 5 men try to communicate with this lost civilization. Unfortunately, the Waorani think these men are enemies as Mincayani and his tribe attack and kill all members of this missionary group. This is what happens when you’re carried away by evil.
The prophet Ezekiel receives a vision from God in today’s Bible passage. Ezekiel compares the current King of Tyre to the fall of Lucifer in heaven. Apparently, the King of Tyre displayed traits associated with Satan. Whenever a leader becomes full of pride, self-reliance tends to follow. As soon as a trust in God is abandoned, individuals be vulnerable to being carried away by evil.
Closing Song:
To overcome evil, it’s essential to become led by the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25. Submit to God, resist the Devil and evil sensations will flee, James 4:7.
by Jay Mankus
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