The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 227: The Towering Cedar (2024)
Aug 14, 2024
Fr. Mike explores Israel's misplaced trust in Egypt, likening it to a towering cedar destined to fall. He emphasizes the urgent call for repentance amidst impending judgment, as outlined in the readings from Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Vivid imagery paints Pharaoh's decline as a cautionary tale of pride and arrogance leading to doom. The discussion highlights the futility of relying on earthly powers and stresses the importance of seeking divine guidance amid societal turmoil.
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Egypt as Towering Cedar
- Egypt is portrayed as a towering cedar, beautiful and powerful, providing shelter to many nations.
- Its pride leads to downfall, serving as a warning against trusting worldly power over God.
Trust in God over Nations
- Nations that people trusted for protection, like Egypt, will collapse under God's judgment.
- Prioritize focusing on God's ultimate judgment over political and earthly powers.
Jeremiah's Lament on Repentance
- Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, laments the people's refusal to repent despite warnings.
- The people are skilled in doing evil but ignorant in doing good, highlighting human frailty.