What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Ezekiel 26:10? Verse Under the Magnifying Glass Ezekiel 26:10: “His multitude of horses will cover you in dust, and your walls will tremble at the noise of the horsemen, chariots, and wagons when he enters your gates as men enter a breached city.” God Uses Nations as Instruments • The “multitude of horses” belongs to Nebuchadnezzar, but the prior verses (v. 7) make clear it is the Lord who summons him: “For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘From the north I will bring against Tyre Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon…’” • God’s sovereignty means He directs even pagan rulers to accomplish His purposes (cf. Isaiah 45:1–6; Proverbs 21:1). • The literal fulfillment of this prophecy in 6th-century BC history demonstrates that God’s word is not theoretical—it takes concrete shape in world events. Nobody Can Resist His Decrees • Tyre boasted impregnable walls and maritime wealth, yet her defenses “tremble” when the Lord’s instrument arrives. • Psalm 33:10–11 echoes the lesson: “The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations… but the plans of the LORD stand firm forever.” • Human strength, strategy, or geography cannot overturn what God has spoken (Daniel 4:35). Sovereignty Expressed in Scale and Detail • Scale: “multitude of horses” and dust cloud picture overwhelming force; nothing casual or partial about God’s judgments. • Detail: God specifies noise, dust, trembling walls—reminding us He rules the minute particulars, not just big-picture outcomes (Matthew 10:29–31). • The prophecy’s precision validates the literal accuracy of Scripture and reinforces confidence that every promise and warning will likewise stand. Implications for Us Today • Trust: The same God who governed Tyre’s downfall oversees current events; nothing escapes His command (Psalm 115:3). • Humility: Nations, leaders, and individuals prosper only as He permits (Acts 17:26). Pride invites collapse when God’s sovereign timetable arrives. • Hope: Because the Lord’s sovereignty is absolute, His saving purposes in Christ are equally unstoppable (Ephesians 1:11). God’s sovereignty in Ezekiel 26:10 isn’t a distant doctrine; it is a lived reality that calls us to secure confidence in His unassailable rule. |
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