Scripture
At that time I will send swift messengers in ships to terrify the complacent Ethiopians. Great panic will come upon them on that day of Egypt’s certain desolation.

Observation
The Lord brings more warnings to Egypt.

Egypt will be made desolate, but her complacent neighbours such as Ethiopia, Libya and others cannot be complacent. All of Egypt’s allies will be taken down by King Nebuchadnezzar.

The Lord will destroy the idols and rulers of Egypt. Pharaoh has broken his arm, but the Lord will break both arms so that he is useless in battle. The Lord will strengthen the arm of the king of Babylon and he will bring the Lord’s sword against Egypt.

Application
It is human nature to see someone suffering and think you are glad it’s not you. The Lord warns Ethiopia and other African nations not to be complacent to Egypt’s suffering, because the Lord will pull them down also.

In Australia we tend to think that distance protects us from the geopolitical manoeuvrers and conflicts on the other side of the world. Distance will not save us.

We are a long way from Iran and Israel, Ukraine and Russia. But if China sniffs weakness in the US, then it will invade Taiwan, much of Asia and even Australia.

Distance will not save us. Politics cannot save us.

The only Saviour is Jesus Christ. As the nation’s tremble, we must seek the Lord as never before.

Listen
Lord, what would you say to me about Ezekiel chapter 30?

Keith. I, the Lord, am the king over all kings and prime ministers and presidents.

Do you remember when the Soviet Union collapsed and people all over the world said it was the end of history because history was made in wartime,?That was a false prophecy,

Even though this is a time of uncertainty, remember that I write history. I cause nations to rise and nations to fall. I will use all of these things to draw many people to me.