November 23

Ezekiel 46

The prince is a mysterious figure, not the Messiah, but perhaps a leader of Jerusalem like a Priest. He is responsible for sacrifices. All of this envisions a time when the sacrificial system is in effect. Some believe Ezekiel saw the 1,000-year reign of the Messiah over the earth, but we cannot really say because on this point, the Bible seem to leave things vague. I find no point in speculating about things God does not clarify.

1 Peter 2

You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (2:9). It sounds like Peter’s talking about Israel. Since Jesus’ resurrection, however, all the promises of God apply to those with faith in Jesus Christ—he’s talking about you. If you are in Christ, you are chosen. Chosen not to look down on others in pride, but to love God and serve others as they try to know Him. You live in the light to help others see.

Psalm 119:33-48

Throughout this Psalm we see a pattern: David asks God to teach him, then asks God to help him to do what God taught him. He never rests in knowledge, but always asks that his behavior match his knowledge. He seems to have understood that faith demands action.

Proverbs 28:11

A wealthy person without discernment will not stay wealthy for long. A poor person with discernment will not stay poor for long. Discernment is a gift of the Holy Spirit!