Ezekiel 34:7-10, NKJV
Ezekiel repeated the prophetic judgment the God of Israel declared against the shepherds for neglecting His sheep, and that He would hold them accountable for their actions.
The prophet told the shepherds to hear the word of the Lord (v.7): “As I live,” says the Lord God, “surely because My flock became a prey, and My flock became food for every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock, but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock” (v.8) – therefore, O shepherds, hear the word of the Lord (v.9)! Note the repetition: “O shepherds, hear the word of the Lord” (vv.7,9); they stressed the negligent shepherds’ judgment and His people’s deliverance.
Verse 10 continued the prophecy of God’s Intercession to save His people that the irresponsible leaders failed. Thus says the Lord God “Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require My flock at their hand; I will cause them to cease feeding the sheep, and the shepherds shall feed themselves no more; for I will deliver My flock from their mouths, that they may no longer be food for them (v.10).”
This is evidence that the Lord loves His people; He prophesied to intercede for their protection from irresponsible, corrupt leaders. Every action He takes is for the benefit of all His creation, and without doubt “The Lord is righteous in all His ways, and holy in all His works” (Ps. 145:17, KJV). Therefore, “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD” (Jer. 17:7).
Lift your voice and shout, “Glory!”