Ezekiel 12
I desire to hear the Lord, to be used by the Lord, to obey the Lord, and for my actions to be so clear, distinct, and separate from the world's ways that it is clear I am of the Lord and not of this world.
My Prayer: Lord, Your works are perfect and they are beautiful. The spring, with its warmer weather and beautiful flowers are a great thing. And you provide the spring for us to enjoy. How great You are. You also went to the cross for us, then defeated death so that we would not be slave to sin, we could have Your Holy Spirit, and an eternity with You in heaven beyond this life on earth - how awesome! I am not deserving of all this! You love me despite how weak I am. Thank You Lord Jesus but please forgive me. Help me have more energy, more courage, and more love and devotion to You. Help me be the husband, father, and man You intend me to be.
...for I have made you a sign to the Israelites. v6
As the Lord continues to exercise his wrath on Jerusalem, he speaks to and uses Ezekiel as a sign to the Israelites. The Lord commands Ezekiel to leave during the day with all of his belongings so that it is clear to everyone that this is something to notice and to understand.
The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people.
3 “Therefore, son of man, pack your belongings for exile and in the daytime, as they watch, set out and go from where you are to another place. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious people. 4 During the daytime, while they watch, bring out your belongings packed for exile. Then in the evening, while they are watching, go out like those who go into exile. 5 While they watch, dig through the wall and take your belongings out through it. 6 Put them on your shoulder as they are watching and carry them out at dusk. Cover your face so that you cannot see the land, for I have made you a sign to the Israelites.”
7 So I did as I was commanded. During the day I brought out my things packed for exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulders while they watched.
8 In the morning the word of the Lord came to me: 9 “Son of man, did not the Israelites, that rebellious people, ask you, ‘What are you doing?’
10 “Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: This prophecy concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the Israelites who are there.’ 11 Say to them, ‘I am a sign to you.’ v1-11
I desire to hear the Lord, to be used by the Lord, to obey the Lord, and for my actions to be so clear, distinct, and separate from the world's ways that it is clear I am of the Lord and not of this world.
My Prayer: Lord, Your works are perfect and they are beautiful. The spring, with its warmer weather and beautiful flowers are a great thing. And you provide the spring for us to enjoy. How great You are. You also went to the cross for us, then defeated death so that we would not be slave to sin, we could have Your Holy Spirit, and an eternity with You in heaven beyond this life on earth - how awesome! I am not deserving of all this! You love me despite how weak I am. Thank You Lord Jesus but please forgive me. Help me have more energy, more courage, and more love and devotion to You. Help me be the husband, father, and man You intend me to be.
