Ezekiel 39 - Gog's Armies Destroyed

 

Ezekiel 39 – Gog’s Armies Destroyed

 

Ezekiel tells the people that the Lord will knock his weapon out of Gog’s left hand, implying that not even a little battle with Israel will take place. God will strike dead the invading hordes wherever they enter Israel, whether from the plains or the mountains. He will also send fire on the homeland of Gog and his allies, thus demonstrating that He is the God of the whole earth.

 

The armies that unsuccessfully invade Israel will be so massive that it will take seven years for the Israelites to burn the weapons left behind. This seven-year period refers to the tribulation period spoken of in Daniel 9:27 and Revelation 11:3; 13:5, placing the battle just after the Rapture and early in the tribulation.

 

The massive number of corpses left behind by Gog’s obliterated armies requires the people of Israel to engage in an unprecedented burial operation, a marvel that takes seven months to complete. This enormous operation prevents travelers from moving freely in the region for a time and requires both volunteer and professional help to complete.

 

After having dealt in judgment against the invading enemy from the north, allows the antichrist to be the world ruler for the remainder of the tribulation period. Then the Lord Jesus will come to the earth to establish His kingdom (Rev. 19).

 

Liars should stop lying, thieves should stop stealing, the lawless should become law-abiding, and righteousness should prevail in the city. Only then, God will acknowledge it and rain blessings on His people. God never blesses that which is wrong. Mankind is not going to escape judgment. We might think we will get away with our sin, but we will not. (Heb. 2:3). God’s Holy name will be vindicated.

 

He has loved us enough to give His Son, but if we reject His mercy and grace He will reject us. This is His universe, this is His earth, and He is running it according to His perfect plan. We need to get in step with Him.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah, J. Vernon McGee Through the Bible