Ez 16: 1-22

The Lord takes us through a different form of a history lesson regarding His chosen people. From not even a cradle but from the ancestry and birth of an offspring of an Amorite and a Hittite, whose umblical cord wasn't even cut properly (no belly button - innie or outie). The baby was never properly cared for and as a result was left to his own devices and abandoned and despised. The Lord chose and gave legitimacy to that child and was "breathed life into" and soon flourished. Like a kinsmen/redeemder in Ruth (v.8) the Lord came into a covenant and that baby (nation) became His.

What sets us apart from the rest of the world? Is it the way we carry ourselves or how we dress? Do we "trust in our beauty" as it states in v. 15 or have we replaced God with possessions or our appearances? Have we made such a difference in our lives living for God that our children want what we have or have we allowed them to be created in our image rather than the image of God. Do we remember from whence we came or where the world wants us to be?  Ezekiel is told in v. 16 - that such things should not happen, nor should they ever occur.

Sorry this took two days to write - long days but I am glad to have finished this off.

Praises that I was able to speak and pray with GG today. I am proud of him and his outlook on life and God. I am always proud of David - that he is becoming the man that God wants and seeks.