Connect Ezekiel 17:24 with another scripture about God's control over creation. Rooted in Promise: Ezekiel 17:24 “All the trees of the forest will know that I, the LORD, bring down the tall tree and exalt the low tree. I cause the green tree to wither and make the dry tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it.” Parallel Power: Colossians 1:16-17 “For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Shared Themes of Sovereignty • God alone raises up and brings low • Creation itself responds to His command • Nothing exists or survives apart from His sustaining will • The Old Testament image of trees mirrors the New Testament declaration that all things hold together in Christ Key Observations • Action verbs in both passages—bring down, exalt, create, hold together—underscore active, ongoing lordship • Ezekiel highlights reversal: proud toppled, humble elevated. Colossians broadens the canvas: every realm kept in order by Christ • Both texts speak with final certainty: “I will do it” … “all things hold together” Living It Out • Confidence grows when remembering that the same Lord who governs empires also nurtures the withered places of life • Humility finds footing knowing that stature or strength never secure permanence; only God’s hand sustains • Hope flourishes because the Creator who spoke galaxies into being still speaks life into dry trees and weary hearts Additional Supporting Verses • Psalm 135:6 — “The LORD does whatever pleases Him in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all their depths.” • Hebrews 1:3 — “He sustains all things by His powerful word.” The God who topples cedars and revives stumps remains in absolute control over every corner of creation and every detail of daily life. |
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