Ezekiel 33
About a week ago, I posted about how we will all bow to Jesus as Lord, whether or not we accept Him as Jesus. Because of this we all ultimately are personally held accountable for our actions.
Today, I am reminded that when God gives us an opportunity to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and we take it, God will save us from the sting of BOTH sin and death. Ezekiel's role as watchman (see also v7-9) is to blow the trumpet warning for people to repent to bow to God as sovereign over all. Just as we are all personally held responsible for our actions, Ezekiel is also held accountable for his role as watchman. This is also true for church leadership, parents, etc - all who have a God given role with the church or home. As spiritual head of my household, I don't take this lightly.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has saved me from the sting of sin and death. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I worry and I am often too harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind, and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Since they heard the sound of the trumpet but did not heed the warning, their blood will be on their own head. If they had heeded the warning, they would have saved themselves. But
if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to
warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that
person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but I will hold the
watchman accountable for their blood. v5-6
About a week ago, I posted about how we will all bow to Jesus as Lord, whether or not we accept Him as Jesus. Because of this we all ultimately are personally held accountable for our actions.
Today, I am reminded that when God gives us an opportunity to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and we take it, God will save us from the sting of BOTH sin and death. Ezekiel's role as watchman (see also v7-9) is to blow the trumpet warning for people to repent to bow to God as sovereign over all. Just as we are all personally held responsible for our actions, Ezekiel is also held accountable for his role as watchman. This is also true for church leadership, parents, etc - all who have a God given role with the church or home. As spiritual head of my household, I don't take this lightly.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has saved me from the sting of sin and death. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I worry and I am often too harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind, and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
