Friday – Prophets

Reading – Ezekiel 19-21

Highlight Verse:

““Then I warned their children not to follow in their parents’ footsteps, defiling themselves with their idols.”
‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭20‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I hope I am providing a good example for my children to follow.

Not everyone has a good example to follow.

While my father had some good qualities, his life gave us bad examples to follow.

I wouldn’t mind emulating his intelligence and penmanship, but I dare not follow his hedonistic side that lead him far away from redemption.

My stepfather’s life may have been even worse. He was a man who feigned faith on the outside but live a self-centered life that left no room for God or others.

I cannot thank God enough that other godly men stepped up to lead me in following the path of faith and wisdom.

I certainly cannot claim to be perfect; but I have found the path that leads to life thanks to those people in my life who walked that path before me.

The idols may be different today, but this world is full of them.

The temptation to chase what is popular, fun, and pleasureful leads many astray in the same way as those Ezekiel prophesied against.

Those around us desperately need us to lead them along the path of life, redemption, and true joy.

What are you doing today to lead those around you to faith in Jesus?
Have you found that faith yourself?