How should believers respond to God's power as shown in Ezekiel 30:24? God’s Power on Display “ I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon but I will break Pharaoh’s arms ” (Ezekiel 30:24) What the Verse Shows Us • God alone decides who is empowered and who is humbled • His actions are concrete, historical, and purposeful • Nothing resists His will—kingdoms rise or fall at His command (cf. Daniel 4:34-35) Heart Responses God Seeks • Awe – reverence that recognizes His unmatched authority (Psalm 62:11) • Humility – placing ourselves under His rule rather than asserting our own (1 Peter 5:6) • Trust – resting in His wisdom even when events seem unsettling (Isaiah 40:29-31) • Obedience – aligning choices with His revealed Word (John 14:15) • Boldness – standing firm, knowing our strength comes from Him (Ephesians 6:10) Practical Ways to Live This Out • Begin each day acknowledging God’s sovereign control over every detail • Thank Him for both the “strengthenings” and the “breakings” He allows • Replace self-reliance with Scriptural promises whenever anxiety surfaces • Speak of His power in conversations, pointing others to the One who rules nations • Serve faithfully in local church and community, confident He equips what He commands Encouragement for Today The same Lord who lifted Babylon and toppled Egypt holds our lives. His power is not distant; it is actively shaping history and personal circumstances for His glory and our good. Rest in that certainty, walk in His strength, and let every step declare that He alone is Lord. |