Scripture Focus 

• Ezekiel 25:3 — “Give the Ammonites this message from the Sovereign Lord: Hear the word of the Sovereign Lord! Because you cheered when my Temple was defiled, mocked Israel in her desolation, and laughed at Judah as she went away into exile,”

• Ezekiel 25:6 — “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you clapped and danced and cheered with glee at the destruction of my people,”

• Ezekiel 25:12 — “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Edom have sinned greatly by avenging themselves against the people of Judah.”

• Ezekiel 25:15 — “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Philistia have acted against Judah out of bitter revenge and long-standing contempt.”

• Ezekiel 26:2 — “Son of man, Tyre has rejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Ha! She who was the gateway to the rich trade routes to the east has been broken, and I am the heir! Because she has been made desolate, I will become wealthy!’”

• Ezekiel 28:25–26 — “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Israel will again live in their own land, the land I gave my servant Jacob. For I will gather them from the distant lands where I have scattered them. I will reveal to the nations of the world my holiness among my people. Then my people will live in safety in their land, and no one will bother them. They will build homes and plant vineyards. And when I punish the neighboring nations that treated them with contempt, they will know that I am the Lord their God.”

Reflection
As I was reading through Ezekiel 25–28, something stood out so strongly to me. God wasn’t just dealing with His own people; He also turned His eyes to the nations around them.
These nations—Ammon, Edom, Philistia, Tyre—they weren’t innocent bystanders. While God was disciplining His children, they stood back and laughed. Ammon mocked and danced with joy at Judah’s pain. Edom nursed old grudges and lashed out in revenge. Philistia carried long-standing hatred and made it personal. Tyre was greedy, rejoicing at Jerusalem’s fall because it meant more wealth for them. And the rulers of Tyre? They became so full of themselves, so prideful in their beauty and strength, they thought they were untouchable—almost like gods.

 God saw it all. Their pride, their cruelty, their mocking—none of it escaped His eyes. And His judgment was sure. He said those nations would be brought down forever. They would never rise again.

And here’s the contrast that blesses me so much: while the nations who mocked God’s people were destroyed, God promised to bring His children back. He said, “I will gather them from the distant lands where I scattered them. They will build homes and plant vineyards. They will live in safety. And the nations will know that I am the Lord their God.” (Ezekiel 28:25–26)

 God’s discipline is never to wipe us out—it’s to bring us back. The nations fell in pride, but Israel would rise again because of God’s mercy.

Lesson for Us
The nations that mocked God’s people reveal how dangerous pride, bitterness, and gloating truly are. Their downfall shows us that God takes note of every heart motive—whether it is compassion or cruelty, humility or pride. Pride always brings destruction, but God’s children, even when disciplined, are restored by His mercy.


Application — Examine Your Heart ✨
Confess and repent if the Lord shows you anything here:

• Am I holding onto any bitterness or grudges?
• Do I secretly rejoice at another’s failure instead of praying for them?
• Where is pride trying to creep into my heart?

Hope 🌿
The nations who mocked would be destroyed forever, but Israel—though disciplined—was promised restoration. God said He would gather His people back from distant lands, let them live in safety, and rebuild homes and vineyards (Ezekiel 28:25–26).
 God’s discipline is never meant to destroy His children—it’s always to restore us. That’s His heart for Israel, and that’s His heart for you and me.

Promises to Hold Onto ✨

• God restores what is broken when His children return to Him. (Ezekiel 28:25–26)

• The proud may fall, but the humble will be lifted up. (James 4:6)

Prayer 🙏
Lord, search my heart. If there’s bitterness, grudges, or hidden pride, bring it into the light. Forgive me for the times I’ve rejoiced at someone else’s downfall instead of praying for them. Thank You that even in discipline, You restore. Help me walk in humility and mercy, reflecting Your heart to the world.


Journaling Reminder ✍️
Take a quiet moment with Jesus today. Ask Him to show you if there’s any pride, bitterness, or secret gloating hiding in your heart. Write down what He shows you—and let Him restore what He wants to strengthen.

Takeaway 🌟
God tears down pride, but He always restores His children who return to Him.