This is the classic passage that attributes the King of Tyre to Satan. When God prophesized against the ruler He saw the heart of this man and what pride and arrogance did to him. The ruler thought that he was a god who was wiser than any prophet and sought to surround himself with his wealth and rely on his trading skills. He definitely was not a blessed man in the respect that he didn't acknowledge God in any of his ways and because of that he was to be brought down and be brought down hard. In v. 11 the tone turns to a lament and here is where the anaolgy to Satan comes in. vv 12b-19 was exactly the history of Satan and how in his own way was set up to be the model of perfection and beauty. v 15 was the turning point in the life of Satan and how he fell from grace to disgrace. Ultimately God prevails over Satan and yet while he "has his way" here on earth -even to this day, God will and has triumphed over him.
I have done extremely well in my career and my home. Financially, I have been blessed beyond measure and I hope and pray that I have acknowledged God in my ways. The goal for the rest of my life is to remain humble and an example for my sons and their eventual families as well. I do what I do for them and in turn, hopefully remain comfortable yet still giving to those in need that the Lord leads me to.
Looking forward to my anniversary weekend. Dinner tonight with Irene and tomorrow with GG as well. God is good all the time!
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