Ezekiel 33 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ezekiel 33.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/eze/33/1/s_835001

Meditate on verses 6.  The LORD is speaking.

“But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will require from the watchman's hand.”

What a powerful chapter from God’s Word!

First, the LORD does not take lightly the ministry of being a watchman. He appointed Ezekiel as a watchman over the house of Israel, and He appointed you a watchman over your house; God expects you to faithfully give your loved ones His warnings and messages (v. 7).

Secondly, what an encouraging chapter about God’s forgiveness! The people knew they were rotting in their transgressions and did not think they could survive (v. 10). God’s message was: “Turn from your evil ways and live! If you turn from your sin and practice justice and righteousness, none of the sins you committed will be remembered against you” (vs. 11- 16). Incredible!

Thirdly, the chapter ends with a sad description of how people heard God’s Word; the verses could describe some who attend church today (vs. 30- 33). They hear a message but refuse to do God’s Words because “their heart goes after their own gain” (v. 31). They only hear “a sensual song by one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument” (v. 32). “LORD, convict us!”

There are many verses to pray. Start by using the Words from Ezekiel 33:22-24 as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, You opened my mouth; I am no longer speechless.

 Your Word has come to me; may I speak it

and pray it into the waste places where people need to hear.

For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

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