God
is gracious. Despite all the sin of Israel, described in great detail
in these chapters of Ezekiel, God still says, “I will accept you as
fragrant incense” (Ezekiel 20:41). He still says, “I deal with you for My Name’s sake and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices” (Ezekiel 20:44).
How does God deal with us in mercy and grace? He does so through Jesus
Christ: “we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of
Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). Concerning Jerusalem, the Psalmist prays, “May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels” (Psalm 122:7). This
is what we have “in Christ” - peace and security. In Him, we have been
removed from the realm of our own sin and guilt. We have been placed
in His peace and security.
The power of God was upon Elisha. God was at work in mighty power. When we red about Elisha, we say, in our hearts, ‘This is not about Elisha. This is about God - - God working through Elisha.’ We must always remember to give all the glory to the Lord. The praise does not belong to the servant. It belongs to the Lord. He alone is worthy of praise.
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