Ezekiel 2
-After the spectacular demonstration with the storm wind in
chapter one, God now speaks His prophetic Word as Divine revelation unto
Ezekiel. He tells him to stand on his feet, and as he did the Holy Spirit
entered him as God spoke (Ezekiel 2:1-2). Ezekiel is sent by God to the sons of
Israel, who were in captivity in Babylon. They are described as a rebellious
people, they and their fathers, who have rebelled and transgressed against
their Maker up until the present time. The LORD further describes them as
stubborn and obstinate children who need a Word from the LORD. He warns that
they may not listen, but they will surely know that a prophet has been among
them. Ezekiel is commanded not to fear them nor their words “nor be dismayed at
their presence, for they are a rebellious house (Ezekiel 2:3-7).” Ezekiel is
further commanded to listen to what He is speaking and not to be rebellious
himself, and then open his mouth and eat what God is giving him. As the prophet
looked, a hand was extended to him with a scroll in it. When the LORD spread it
out before His prophet, it had writing on it front and back with the words
“lamentations, mourning, and woe (Ezekiel 2:8-10).”
-*Application* Surely God sees our actions and rightly
assesses who we really are. Would He consider you rebellious, stubborn, obstinate,
cowardly, negligent, or disobedient person? Hopefully not, but this is
certainly a wake-up call if we have been guilty of some of these qualities. If
we desire to avoid our own lamentations, mourning, and woe, we need to take
action to revere the LORD and follow His ways whole-heartedly.
Verses to Memorize:
Ezekiel 2:4-7
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