Ever wondered how a good God allows bad people to seem so powerful? This verse reveals a breathtaking truth about God's ultimate control.
In Ezekiel 30:10, the Lord God declares His intention to use Nebuchadnezzar, the powerful king of Babylon, as an instrument of judgment against Egypt. This isn't about Nebuchadnezzar acting independently, but God directing his actions.
A Divine Plan
The text explicitly states, 'I will put an end to the wealth of Egypt, by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.' This shows that even the rise and actions of empires, often driven by greed and conquest, are subject to God's sovereign will. He 'makes the multitude of Egypt to cease' and dries up its prosperity, all through the agency of this foreign king.
Scourge for the Wicked
God often uses one wicked person or nation to punish another. Nebuchadnezzar and his Babylonians were fierce and cruel, yet God employed them to bring His justice upon Egypt for its pride and perceived offenses against His people. This doesn't excuse Nebuchadnezzar's wickedness, but it highlights God's power to orchestrate events for His purposes.
