Ezekiel. 20

Gods reputation is on the line when His Name is invoked. Miraculous results are available when we ask “In Jesus’ Name.”

Ezekiel 18

… for the blood applied.” I just love Charity Gayle’s song with that title. (Listen to it on Youtube)

When I read of God’s death penalty for violating His Laws, I realize that the indweling of His Holy Spirit and the power of His grace impel me in the right direction. His Precious Blood washes me clean. That’s why I am so grateful for His power within me to live a life that pleases Him.

Ezekiel 14

Sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague; the prophet identified these as deterrents God uses to enforce His mandates. I guess the swarm of locusts can be considered “wild beasts.”

Regardless, God in His Supreme Power can get man’s attention convincingly.

My mentor used to say, “God can pull the pins on your chariot wheels and let you ride on axles.” Now that’s an interesting word picture.

Ezekiel. 14

God showed Ezekiel that the leaders of Israel had idols of their heart as a big problem. The Message Bible interprets it as “embracing wickedness.”

Leaders (and all of us) are warned to hate evil and give it NO PLACE in our heart. The Holy Spirit can put His Finger on it in a heartbeat.

Ezekiel 4-8

Wow. God surely dragged Ezekiel through the dregs of His people. The prophet was made to see firsthand the detestable sins God hates. Much like Christ, our Savior, he carried the weight of sin upon himself.

Peter said, “Cast all your care upon Christ. He cares for you.” [1 Peter 5:7]

Ezekiel 3

One of a parent’s most effective teaching devices is “The Warning.”

When warned, a child or subordinate is given time, space, and clarification on how to achieve acceptable conformity. It’s a vital step in the process of correction.

You may have helped them avoid destruction.

Ezekiel 3

The Biblical concept of waiting accumulates and anticipates what God says. It’s much more than being idle.

When is the waiting over? When you hear from God and rise to be obedient to His Will.

“The Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” [Matt. 6:10]

Ezekiel 2

When you are doing God’s work, you shouldn’t be afraid. He will protect you. He will provide for you. He will empower you.

No soldier goes to war at his own expense.

Ezekiel 1

When I read this chapter (Actually, I listen to the Word at http://www.biblegateway), I think the prophet is describing a jet airplane. Others think so too.

Today is Thanksgiving. I’m especially grateful for my family!

Thank you Jesus!

Lam. 3

Jeremiah did the unthinkable … he wished a curse upon his enemies. Don’t laugh. David did the same thing. In Ps. 109, he wished some unthinkable hardships upon his enemies.

Jesus, however, said, ‘Love your enemies,” and “Pray for those who persecute you.” [Matt. 5:44]

Out with the Old … in with the New.