Pray: ‘I Am Willing to Be Made Willing!’ Ezekiel 23:27

When Israel sinned, God sent judgment, promising “They will cut off your nose and ears.” Ouch.

Result?

“So I will put an end to your indecency and sexual immorality.” Ezekiel 23:27

If we can’t stop our sins, God can stop them with His judgment. After all, if you were disfigured by the loss of both nose and ears, your appearance may become a hindrance to your career as a promiscuous adulterer. The point is, if you can’t stop your sinful ways, God may stop them for you. But instead of suffering a disfiguring loss, why not simply pray? Ask God for help! He would rather change your heart than change your face!

Pray: ‘Lord, I may not be willing to stop the sin of ___________, but I am willing to be MADE willing.’ Ask Him to change your heart.

P.S. Have you ever wondered why so many ancient statues such as that pictured above have lost their noses or ears? I always assumed it was simply age and accidents–and those are vulnerable pieces that would be broken off first. But there is more to it: vandalism. Over the centuries, true believers have attacked statues and idols of all kinds. ”Striking off a nose meant the statue would cease to breathe, and therefore die. Hammering away the ears meant it could not longer hear prayers.” –From the Egyptian news source, Enterprise Press. https://enterprise.press/stories/2019/03/18/why-have-so-many-ancient-egyptian-statues-lost-their-noses/#:~:text=Striking%20off%20a%20nose%20meant,such%20offerings%20%E2%80%94%20was%20cut%20off.

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