In
Ezekiel, we read of many sacrifices being offered to God. In the New
Testament, it is emphasized that one Sacrifice is sufficient - “For
Christ died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous to
bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18). We are called to look to Christ for salvation. We are to trust in the Lord. This is the way of true prosperity (Proverbs 28:25).
It is the way of walking in wisdom, the way of enjoying salvation.
This way is contrasted with the way of trusting in oneself, the way of
the fool (Proverbs 28:26).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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