#soap # Ezekiel 33 ## Title: The End or a New Beginning? ## Scripture: (Ezekiel 33:29) “Then they will know that I am the Lord when I turn the land into a desolate ruin because of all the abominable deeds they have committed.’” (NET) ## Observation: The Book of Ezekiel challenges our perspective. This book challenges us to think of all the devastation that happened to Israel and the surrounding nations as either the end of an era or the beginning of a hopeful future. Here is the question, which is it? Could it be both? I think the answer is yes. People ask me all the time if a negative experience they are going through is from living in a fallen world, from their own sinful desires, or from the devil. My answer usually is… yes. It can be all three at the same time. This is true with the events in our lives. Things can be the end and a hopeful beginning. It all depends on who you have placed your hope in. If you place your hope in the Lord, there is always a chance to begin again. ## Application: Fix your perspective. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being the Author of fresh mercy every morning.