Ezekiel 28 The king of Tyre in this passage seems to be the human portrayal of Satan.. He was wise and powerful and rich.. he considered himself a "god".  His heart was "lifted up".. full of pride because of his riches and success.  Because of this, the Lord would bring about his death by the hand of strangers.... "You will die the death of the uncircumcised..for I have spoken! declares the Lord." 

Beginning in verse 12.. Ezekiel is given a lament.. but the words are no longer directed to the mortal man, but to the "anointed cherub"..  created perfectly, "full of wisdom and perfect in beauty"... covered with every "precious stone" and placed in a position of honor.. "And I placed you there.. on the holy mountain of God".  

"You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, until unrighteousness was found in you."  Because of pride.. the one who was in Eden.. who covered the holy mountain.. and who was beautiful beyond measure.. was corrupted and violent.. and God cast him down to the ground. (v17).

Satan's future is one that all will see.. "All who know you among the peoples are appalled at you; you have become terrified, and you will be no more." 

This chapter ends on a positive note.. a message for Israel.. "When I gather the house of Israel from the peoples among whom they are scattered, and shall manifest My holiness in them in the sight of the nations, then they will live in their land which I gave to My servant Jacob."  That day has not come yet.. but it a wonderful promise that will come and then all will know that the Lord is God!

Father in heaven, we hallow Your Name!  There is no other god... no king.. no angel.. no man who can stand against You.  We are thankful that You control the future and it is certain that every promise will be fulfilled.  Satan will be done away with.. prideful leaders will be removed.. and all who call upon the Name of Jesus will be saved. We long for the day when we see Your holiness.. manifested in Your people and You will be exalted in all the earth.  Father, keep us from the sinfulness of pride and self-exaltation.  Keep us from the evil one and lead us in the paths of righteousness. Let Your will be done and Your kingdom come.. we pray.  In Jesus' name. Amen.