Our Deliverer

Ezekiel 33-35, Revelations 18 

“Because you harbored an ancient hostility and delivered the Israelites over to the sword at the time of their calamity…therefore…I will make Mt. Seir a desolate waste and cut off from it all who come and go.”

Ezekiel 35:5-7

This prophesy against Mt. Seir refers to the land of Edom and the descendants of Esau who harbored an ancient hostility from the conflict between Jacob and Esau. This spiritual power of jealous rage and murder has been attacking Jacob (Israel) through the ages. However, God, through Christ, has made provision for the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing, in his flesh, the law with its commandments. Both Jacob (Israel) and Esau (those who missed out on the blessing) are now invited to receive the grace of God’s mercy and forgiveness in Christ. The cycle of revenge can now stop because someone paid the price. The wound of Esau’s rejection can now be healed in Christ. The influence of this spiritual power has been judged and defeated by Christ’s victory on the cross. We are now free.

“Lord Jesus, you have come from Edom with your garments stained crimson (Isaiah 63:1), to deliver and save your people from the power of the enemy. You are my deliverer, for your glory.”