11/16/2025 – “Still Human” / “Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
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Ezekiel 3-4; Hebrews 11:20-40:
“Then He said to me: ‘Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak My words to them” Ezekiel 3:4
“… (last verse:): All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised, since God provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.” Hebrews 11:20-40
Now, let’s take a look at John Gill’s commentary on the last two verses , 39 & 40:
Verse 39:
https://www.bibleportal.com/commentary/section/john-gill/31468
And verse 40:
https://www.bibleportal.com/commentary/section/john-gill/31469
Last sentence: “Jews and Gentiles will incorporate together in the latter day; and besides, they and we shall be glorified together, in soul and body, to all eternity.”
What does this look like. I would like to share two prayers from my September 4th and 5th prayers , respectively for Nigerian brothers and sisters:
“Day 4. Pray with Maulufl, A Nigeria believer who lost his wife in an extremist attack. His experience at Open Doors’ trauma center in Nigeria underscores the need for more workers: “In the few days that I have spent here, I am healing inside,” he says.”
“Day 5. After a brutal attack in Nigeria, Pastor Elisha learned to forgive his enemies in Open Doors trauma care. “Honestly, when I forgave, I felt happy,” he shared. “I also started praying for their repentance.” Pray for our trauma center.”
So here, we have our present day connection to Hebrews 11:39-40, which was so deep that I had to seek help from John Gill. Maulufl and Pastor Elisha are living it. How does one do that without God’s grace. You don’t! So…… Hebrews 40 again: “since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.”
Soli Deo Gloria!