以西結在結束了四點預言之後，把重心轉到埃及，長久以來埃及就是上帝子民的世仇，與猶大的鄰國相較，她並未完全毀滅殆盡，僅只是疆域縮小而已！埃及的審判來臨，使得法老的政權敗落、榮耀褪盡，但上帝並未滅絕埃及百姓，他們散居各處後，上帝再度興起他們，如此「他們就知道我是耶和華」（結30：26）

        讀完今天的經文，你或者不會對以西結書增加一分喜愛，但是至少學了一個功課：一個國家的領導中心一旦瓦解，整個國家就要崩潰。以西結對埃及的哀傷並不全是針對國家而發，而是針對國家的領導中心！法老以他的軍隊為驕傲且過度自信，導至盛極一時的埃及一敗塗地，最後竟成為一片荒涼之地！
        這應該能讓你警覺，在你國家、社區和教堂裡，領導中心是何等重要！每一次選舉都是一次機會，去操練上帝賜給你的權力，選擇那些經過考驗能帶領你走上「尊主為大」之康莊大道的人。
        用幾分鐘寫封短信，鼓勵當地首長、政府官員、教會幹事，告訴他們當他們與橫亙在前面的困難奮力搏鬥時，你一定為他們禱告，支持他們，或許你也願意與他們分享你今天從以西結書二十九至三十二章學到的原則：領袖倒了，百姓就散了。

埃及的未來
異像        開始        日期（主前）        預言
1        29：1        586年1月        荒涼四十年（29：1）
2        29：17        570年4月         不再有君主（30：13）
3        30：20        586年4月         軍事力量破敗（30：32）
4        31：1        586年6月        亞述不出兵幫助
5        32：1        584年3月        遭巴比倫擊敗
6        32：17        584年3月         死在刀劍之下（32：20，21）

一國的領導中心瓦解時，國家也會崩潰。

English

        As Ezekiel moves through the four points of the compass, he focuses at last on Egypt, the longtime enemy of God's people. Egypt would not be totally destroyed, but would be reduced to a place of insignificance. Captivity would come and the glory of Pharaoh would fade. But God would not be finished with the people of Egypt. After scattering them, He would raise them up again, "and they shall know that I am the LORD" (30:26).

        While today's reading may not do much to enhance your love for the Book of Ezekiel, there is at least one persistent lesson which it teaches: As the leadership of a nation goes, so goes the nation. Fully half of Ezekiel's woe upon Egypt is directed not at the nation, but at the nation's leadership. Pharaoh's pride and false confidence in his army lead to the desolation of the once mighty Egypt.
        That should alert you to the importance of the leadership in your own country, community, and church. Each election is an opportunity for you to exercise your God-given right to choose those of proven character who will guide you into God-honoring paths.
        Take a few minutes today to write a short note of encouragement to a civic leader, church officer, or congressman. Assure them of your prayers and support as they struggle with the difficult issues before them. You might even want to share with them the principle you learned today from Ezekiel 29-32: As go the leaders, so go the people.

Charting the Future of Egypt
VISION        BEGINS        DATE (B.C.)        PROPHECY
1        29:1        January 586        Forty years of desolation (29:12)
2        29:17        April 570        No prince in Egypt (30: 13)
3        30:20        April 586        Broken military strength (30:22)
4        31:1        June 586        Np help from Assyria
5        32:1        March 5B4        Defeat by Babylon
6        32:17        March 584        Death by the sword (32:30-21)

As the leadership of a nation goes, so goes the nation.