Day 242: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion:
Israel’s leaders failed as shepherds, leaving the people scattered and wounded (Ezekiel 34). But God, the true Shepherd, promises to gather His sheep, feed them, and give them rest. He not only restores His people physically but renews them spiritually.
God declares judgment against Edom (Ezekiel 35), showing that arrogance and hostility against His people will not stand. At the same time, He reveals His great plan of restoration—bringing fruitfulness, cleansing, and transformation to His people (Ezekiel 36).
The promise of a new heart and spirit points us to the deep work of God’s grace. Renewal is not just about external circumstances; it’s about God reshaping our inner life, empowering us to walk in His ways. Where leaders may fail, God steps in as the faithful Shepherd and Restorer.
This chapter reminds us that God restores broken lives, defeats oppressors, and makes all things new. Whatever dryness or desolation we face, His Spirit breathes new life and hope into us.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for being my true Shepherd and Restorer. Remove every hardness of heart in me and replace it with a heart that responds to Your Spirit. Renew me daily with Your power, and let my life reflect Your glory and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
