Ezekiel 34:29 And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land… I. THE GLORY OF THE SAVIOUR, as intimated by the metaphorical designation here given to Him — "a Plant of renown." 1. The glory that surrounded Him, even amidst the greatest depth of His humiliation. 2. His triumphant resurrection from the grave, and His exaltation to honour and glory at His Father's right hand. 3. The triumphs of His Gospel, from the earliest period of its proclamation to the present day. 4. The Divine predictions of His millennial glory on earth, and His perpetual reign in heaven. II. THE AGENCY OF GOD THE FATHER in securing all this glory to the Saviour. Jehovah is the Speaker; and He says, "I will raise up a Plant of renown" (ver. 23). 1. God the Father called the Saviour, and set Him apart to His work. 2. God the Father sent our Saviour into our world clothed in our nature. 3. God the Father qualified Him for His work, and assisted Him in it. 4. God the Father, as a proof of His love, and as the reward of His services, gave Him all that renown which He had acquired. III. THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHRIST'S PEOPLE, in consequence of His elevation to glory, or renown for their sakes. 1. In consequence of the work and exaltation of Him who is here denominated "a Plant of renown," His people shall be at once freed from want, and blessed with abundance. 2. In consequence of the work and exaltation of Christ, His people shall be at once freed from shame, and loaded with honour.Application — 1. Give glory to God for raising up for you a Plant of renown. 2. Live constantly by the faith of Him who was once greatly humbled, but is now highly exalted for your sakes. 3. Days of darkness and distress will to believers be succeeded by days of joy and triumph. 4. Use the means of making the Redeemer more renowned. 5. All must be exposed to want and eternal ruin who have no connexion with Christ as the Plant of renown. (A. Thomson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more. |
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