Ezekiel 39:29

REFLECTIONS

How truly great, and how truly solemn at the same time is this scripture. Is it not like the pillar of cloud in the camp of Israel; which, while giving light and joy to the people of God, became darkness and terror to the Egyptians. Lord Jesus, I beseech thee give thy people grace in beholding the ruin of the foe, in the midst of their own safety to learn where to ascribe the glory, and thankfully to recognize the gracious hand that maketh all the difference! If, Lord, thou sendest a fire on the Magogs of the present hour, oh! how justly mightest thou destroy all the adversaries of rebellious sinners. And if Israel of old was sent into captivity for their iniquity; who is there, Lord, of thine, that in themselves can venture to suppose that they are better than they, when Jehovah hath included all under sin? Precious Lord Jesus! do thou bring again, as thou hast promised, the captivity of Jacob, and bind up the wounds of thine Israel. Do, Lord, as thou hast said. Cause them to dwell safely in their own land, and let none make them afraid. Be thou sanctified in them, O Lord, and be thou their sanctification also, from thy Holy Spirit dwelling in them, that all the earth may know that thou art a faithful Covenant-God in Christ, and that for his sake thou never wilt hide thy face from them anymore, when thou hast turned back their Captivity before their eyes!