September 1, 2011 (Ezekiel 15-16; Psalm 70; Revelation 6)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “But you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot because of your fame, and you poured out your harlotries on every passer-by, who might be willing.” Ezekiel 16:15 NASB
Observation: Israel pushed God out. They removed Him from their presence and life by trusting in their own strength. They played the role of harlot by running to the world and worshipping the things in it. They made their own rules and despised the Lord’s standard. They ignored His commands and taunted Him to His face in contempt. First class whore’s, they would lie down with anyone willing.
Application: Have you removed God from every area of your life possible? Are you so intertwined with the world that God’s standards are ignored and rejected by the life you live? Are you trusting in your own strength and abilities? Has pride and arrogance blinded you to God’s standard of truth? If so my friend, you are playing the role of a harlot. God demands all of us, not just the left over parts! We are to forsake the world and the things in it for His sake. Separate yourself from the world and be sanctified by Christ for His service. It is the best way, in fact, it is the only way!
Prayer: Dear Lord thank You for Your blessings, mercy and grace that You give freely. We don’t deserve it and we can’t earn it. You give it freely. Thank You! Cleanse and sanctify me for Your service Lord. Remove my harlotries from me and forgive me, I repent. Fix my eyes upon You, for all my trust is in You. Keep pride and arrogance far from me and cause my heart to long for You alone, in Jesus name, Amen.