Ezekiel 17 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ezekiel 17.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/eze/17/1/s_819001

Meditate on verse 24.

"All the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD;

 I bring down the high tree, exalt the low tree,

dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish.

I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will perform it."

The LORD gave Ezekiel another parable concerning the people of Israel in the first third of this chapter (vs. 1-10); He explained the parable in the second third (vs. 11-21), and He gave a great parable of promise in the last third (vs. 22-24).

The two eagles are Babylon and Egypt. The plucked twig is King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah. In the midst of Babylon (the first eagle) besieging Jerusalem and exiling the people, Zedekiah sought the help of Egypt (the second eagle). He rejected God and His covenant, seeking the help of ungodly people to fix his problems. God promised judgment for his unfaithfulness (v. 20).

Zedekiah was the last earthly king of Israel, yet there is another twig plucked and planted by the LORD. It flourishes, becoming a stately cedar, providing nourishment and protection for all who nest in its shade. This parable is a beautiful picture of Messiah, King Jesus.

Use the words from Ezekiel 17:22-24 to acknowledge the LORD Jesus.

“LORD, You are planted on a high and lofty mountain.

 You bring forth boughs and bear fruit; You are a stately cedar.

 People of every kind can nest under You;

 they can nest in the shade of Your branches.

 LORD, You are where _________ and I choose to dwell.

 Let everyone know that You are the LORD. 

You will bring down the high tree, exalt the low tree,

dry up the green tree, and make the dry tree flourish. 

LORD, make us flourish!

 LORD, You have spoken, and You will perform it.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell