Ezekiel 29:17-20 - Homilies By J.r. Thomson

The King of kings.

By the very remarkable events here foretold, viewed in the light of the very remarkable interpretation which Ezekiel was inspired to add, we are taught some lessons of wider application and deeper interest than those which appear upon the surface of the prophet's writings.

I. GOD IS OVER ALL .

II. GOD USES ALL .

1. He has and directs his own instruments of work, kings and nations being at his service.

2. He has his own resources from which to provide wages and rewards for those whom he employs as his ministers of righteousness and retribution.

III. GOD IS GLORIFIED IN ALL .

1. In the submission of the rebellious.

2. In the chastisement of the proud.

3. In the recovery of the erring but penitent.—T.