Part 1 - God's Puzzle Solved

Satan – God’s Helper395How did Satan come up with this plan? Ezekiel 28 tellsthe story about The Prince of Tyre who ruled over TheIsland of Tyre (history books call it Phoenicia).PhoneciaPhonecia was a merchant giant. Archaeologically, peopleare discovering Phoenician writings in far away placessuch as The United States and South America. This tradinggiant was perhaps the first form of globalization. ThePrince of Tyre was full of pride. He was a tycoon. Hisships were sailing and trading all over the world. This isabout the time of Solomon and David. This prince wasusing Satan’s system to gain wealth. Satan may havebeen directing him, influencing him and literally possessinghis very being. “ 1 The word of the Lord came again tome, saying, 2 Son of man, say to the prince of Tyrus, Thussaid the Lord God; Because your heart is lifted up.” Thisshows that the heart of proud men may become highly exalted.Yet God, the most powerful being in existence, hasa humble heart. Although it is difficult to think of Godas being humble, He is. He never thinks of Himself. Heis not worried about self-esteem. Why should He? Histhoughts are always about doing what is good. He is theperfect example. David was the same way. David was asinner because he did things that were terribly wrong. Hemurdered, committed adultery and did many other sinfulthings. But, he always repented and his heart was humble.God said that David had a heart like His own.Prince Of TyreOn the other hand, The Prince of Tyre was completely dif-