Have you ever felt a stirring in your spirit, a sense that God was trying to get your attention, nudging you toward a specific course of action?
In Ezekiel 2, we delve into the prophet’s encounter with God’s calling, a reminder that divine messages can come in unexpected ways, beckoning us to heed His voice amidst the clamor of life’s distractions.
Reconnect: In Ezekiel 1, we witnessed the awe-inspiring vision of heavenly beings and intricate wheels within wheels, symbolizing the majesty and mystery of God’s divine presence. These encounters set the stage for Ezekiel’s commission to deliver messages from the Lord to a rebellious nation, underscoring the profound ways in which God communicates with His chosen messengers.
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The Prophet’s Call
1Then He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you!” 2As He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me. 3Then He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. 4“I am sending you to them who are stubborn and obstinate children, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD.’ 5“As for them, whether they listen or not—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6“And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house. 7“But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.
8“Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.” 9Then I looked, and behold, a hand was extended to me; and lo, a scroll was in it. 10When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back, and written on it were lamentations, mourning and woe.
Summary Key Points:
- Divine Commission: Ezekiel receives a divine commission from the Lord, tasked with delivering messages of warning, judgment, and hope to the rebellious house of Israel. (Ezekiel 2:1-5)
- Symbolism and Significance: The symbolic imagery in Ezekiel’s visions serves to convey profound spiritual truths and underscore the gravity of God’s messages. (Ezekiel 2:6-10)
Call to Action:
- Heed God’s Messages: Just as Ezekiel faithfully conveyed God’s messages to the people of Israel, let us be obedient and faithful even if those to whom God sends us do not receive or respond to the message. May we remain open and responsive to God’s direct guidance in our lives.
- Exercise Discernment: Recognize the importance of discernment when others, whether prophets or not, bring us direction or guidance from God. Let us not be stubborn like the Israelite people God describes, but instead, use discernment to evaluate the authenticity and alignment of messages with God’s Word.
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, in the midst of life’s distractions and uncertainties, help us to discern Your voice and respond faithfully to Your calling. Grant us the courage to heed Your messages, even when they come in unexpected ways, and the wisdom to discern Your truth amidst the noise of the world. May our hearts be open to Your leading, and may Your will be done in our lives. Amen.
May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.
John Golda
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