In this chapter, the Lord confirms the greatness of Tyre where everyone came to trade merchandise and goods, but then the Lord confirms its destruction by having Ezekiel recite the following funeral song:
“Was there ever such a city as Tyre, now silent at the bottom of the sea?
The merchandise you traded satisfied the needs of many nations.
Kings at the ends of the earth were enriched by your trade.
Now you are a wrecked ship, broken at the bottom of the sea.
All your merchandise and your crew have passed away with you.
All who live along the coastlands are appalled at your terrible fate.
Their kings are filled with horror and look on with twisted faces.
The merchants of the nations shake their heads at the sight of you, for you have come to a
horrible end and will be no more.” (Ezekiel 27:32-36)
Read the whole chapter for yourself to understand the magnificence of this great city.
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Help us recognize that our greatness comes from you! Nothing we’ve done, nothing we’ve accomplished, nothing we have….we were able to do on our own. You created the way for us! Lord, we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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