Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Ezekiel 12 - Praying God's Word


Please read Ezekiel 12.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/eze/12/1/s_814001
Meditate on verses 1-2.

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
 "Son of man, you live in the midst of the rebellious house,
who have eyes to see but do not see,
ears to hear but do not hear; for they are a rebellious house.

Ezekiel again became a walking sermon illustration for the rebellious people of Israel and their king, Zedekiah. Morning, evening, and night Ezekiel carried around baggage as a message that they would indeed pack their bags and be taken to Babylon, just as the two waves of exiles before them were taken. Even King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, would be exiled with his eyes blinded by the Babylonians (v. 13; 2 Kings 25:1-7).
As the time drew near (586 BC) for this 3rd and final exile, the people believed everything would be fine, and the exilic prophecies would prove false (v. 22). However, God promised the fulfillment of every vision (v. 23).
Some people today are still in denial of Scriptural prophetic truth. They mock the promises of Christ’s return (2 Peter 3:4). Some listen to false prophets who speak destructive heresies and malign the truth (2 Peter 2:1- 3). The Word of the LORD, spoken through the faithful prophet Ezekiel, still rings relevant and true today.
Ask God to make you a faithful watchman who boldly speaks His Word. Pray using the words from Ezekiel 12:22-23.

“LORD, let me never speak this false proverb:
 ‘The days are long and every vision fails.’ 
Let me boldly say, ‘The days draw near as
 well as the fulfillment of every vision from God’s Word.’
In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell




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