Good Morning “Finders of True Security Through the Right Staff”. Today we are in Ezekiel 29.
“ ‘You have been a staff of reed for the people of Israel.”
Ezekiel 29:6 NIV
Throughout the Bible we see references to the “staff”.
Moses had a miracle staff, but only after God changed it to be so. (Ex 4:2) The night before he was to be reunited with his brother Esau, that “heel-catching” deceiver, Jacob, said, “I have crossed-over with my staff and behold: I have become two camps” (Genesis 32:1-2).
We remember David’s sling and stone’s, but how many recall that he also took his staff to fight Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:40)
So, what is a staff, and what does it represent in Scripture The “staff” symbolizes what a
person relies on to get through life. It is important to recognize that the culture of ancient Bible times was mostly nomadic, and
the Middle East was very rocky and dangerous. Remember how, for 40 years, the entire nation of Israel wandered through such a wilderness. Physically the “staff” became a support system for the wanderer, figuratively the staff was the entire nations chosen support system.
Even people on a short hike know the importance of a good walking stick. Now days you can buy a sweet anodized aluminum walking staff with foam grips (check Garretsons). The staff is something to lean on if you are tired; it is a means of defense in times of trouble; when secured to a tarp or canvas, it helps provide simple shelter; and, of course, depending on the craftsmanship & detailing, it can be a symbol of status. Again, the “staff” is emblematic of how one “does life.” Perhaps this insight helps us better appreciate the familiar passage:
“Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
If there was ever a time for Israel to reflect on Psalm 23, it was when they were deciding whether to trust in the “perceived” glory & power of Egypt instead of faithfully seeking the “actual” power & glory of the Invisible God. (Colossians 1:10-17) Sadly, trusting God was not Israel’s choice. Egypt was to go down hard by the hand of the Babylonians, and Israel was soon to follow. All for choosing the wrong “staff.”
Many in our day put their hope in powerless staff’s. Our only hope is to do it Gods way through Jesus (John 14:6).
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God” Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
Love you all! Dig in!
“ ‘You have been a staff of reed for the people of Israel.”
Ezekiel 29:6 NIV
Throughout the Bible we see references to the “staff”.
Moses had a miracle staff, but only after God changed it to be so. (Ex 4:2) The night before he was to be reunited with his brother Esau, that “heel-catching” deceiver, Jacob, said, “I have crossed-over with my staff and behold: I have become two camps” (Genesis 32:1-2).
We remember David’s sling and stone’s, but how many recall that he also took his staff to fight Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:40)
So, what is a staff, and what does it represent in Scripture The “staff” symbolizes what a
person relies on to get through life. It is important to recognize that the culture of ancient Bible times was mostly nomadic, and
the Middle East was very rocky and dangerous. Remember how, for 40 years, the entire nation of Israel wandered through such a wilderness. Physically the “staff” became a support system for the wanderer, figuratively the staff was the entire nations chosen support system.
Even people on a short hike know the importance of a good walking stick. Now days you can buy a sweet anodized aluminum walking staff with foam grips (check Garretsons). The staff is something to lean on if you are tired; it is a means of defense in times of trouble; when secured to a tarp or canvas, it helps provide simple shelter; and, of course, depending on the craftsmanship & detailing, it can be a symbol of status. Again, the “staff” is emblematic of how one “does life.” Perhaps this insight helps us better appreciate the familiar passage:
“Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
If there was ever a time for Israel to reflect on Psalm 23, it was when they were deciding whether to trust in the “perceived” glory & power of Egypt instead of faithfully seeking the “actual” power & glory of the Invisible God. (Colossians 1:10-17) Sadly, trusting God was not Israel’s choice. Egypt was to go down hard by the hand of the Babylonians, and Israel was soon to follow. All for choosing the wrong “staff.”
Many in our day put their hope in powerless staff’s. Our only hope is to do it Gods way through Jesus (John 14:6).
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God” Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
Love you all! Dig in!
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