READ/HEAR: Ezek. 38,39

Ezekiel describes great battles in which God draws enemy armies into the land of Israel only to be defeated and consumed by His great weapons. These battles are yet to be held, but the outcome is certain! … God will handily defeat the best the world has to offer to avenge the reputation of His name.

The battles we face on a daily basis are no different. God wants to give His people great victories over every enemy … lust, gluttony, disease, destructive addictions, poverty etc. His glorious name and reputation motivate Him to move on our behalf.

“Hitherto have you asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you shall receive that your joy may be full.”  John 16:24

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 37

God instructed Ezekiel to prophesy (speak for God) to the dead, dry bones in a valley. As he did, they came to life.

God is calling each of us to begin speaking in the name of Jesus to the dead, dry areas of our lives. His Word gives us the words to use. It gives us the authority also. What can be more powerful than speaking God’s Word to every area of our life, and to the lives of those around us.

Let’s begin speaking out in the name of Jesus.

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 35,36

Hope Caldwell, my four year old grand-daughter, woke up singing “Joy to the World” as loud as she could this morning. It’s the message brought to us by the angels at the time of Christ’s birth.

Ezekiel spoke so favorably of the coming Kingdom where God would bring honor to His name by the way He blesses His people. It’s all because God became flesh and paid the total penalty of our sin and rebellion.

There’s no earthly joy quite like that of the new birth, being born and then born again.

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 34

Only God can make it rain. He uses water to grow plants, clean the earth, and keep man alive. Rain is a gift of God to us.

As Ezekiel brought a prophetic indictment upon self-serving shepherds in Israel, he also identified the fore-coming of Christ, the Messiah and Perfect Shepherd. Under Christ’s rule and care he predicted “Showers of Blessing,” a perfect refreshing rain for the sheep of God’s pasture.

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 33

Ezekiel 33 espouses the importance of issuing warnings.

If an unsuspecting motorist is blindly driving down a street that falls off a cliff, they should be warned by those who can see the tragedy about to happen.

The Christian knows that there is a Lake of Fire prepared for the devil and his demons. All who reject Christ are likewise headed in that direction. They should be warned about the coming torment.

Warnings should be sincere, timely, and worded wisely. The crusty pride of so many will resist the warning if it is not shared with wisdom and love.

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 31,32

Ezekiel obviously kept good records of his inspirations from God. He was faithful to put down the date and time of his revelations. God knew he was faithful and accurate to write down his messages.

We can show a similar form of diligence by chronicling our devotional and spiritual insights. When we write down what the Lord gives us, we show Him that we are good stewards of “Every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” He is more likely to share His thoughts with us.

Start today. Get a spiritual diary and begin writing. Take good care of what God gives you.

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 29,30

The Jews would run to Egypt when they needed help instead of relying upon the Lord. This added to Egypt’s arrogance caused God to bring them down in humiliation. He exposed their weaknesses and caused Babylon to ride over them.

Beware of leaning upon the arm of flesh, no matter what form it takes. God wants to be our source for everything. We should look to His Word in prayer to get the answers we need.

Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 28

Ezekiel’s prophetic reproof of the king of Tyre is a concurrent expose of Satan’s sin. Although he was given the honor of spreading his protective wings over God’s throne, pride and wickedness was found in him. For this, he was expelled from heaven and will come to a horrible end.

God will be proved holy in the sight of all. (Ezek. 28:26) Those who ambitiously try to ascend against God in their pride and arrogance will likewise meet their demise unless they repent, find Christ, and embrace the true beauty of holiness and humility as modeled by Jesus.

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke (accept My teachings) upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matt. 11:28,29

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 26,27

(I always read the scripture passages before I write)

God watched Tyre and sent it a damning message though Ezekiel. God watched Ninevah and sent it an evangelist named Jonah. God gave history and a spotty reputation to Jerusalem but sent a Redeemer.

Cities are population centers where people live. God loves people, so He watchfully hovers over cities to perform His will in them.

Jeremiah said, “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” [Jer. 29:7]

Take up a prayer burden for the city you live in.

Many of Ezekiel’s prophecies were against nations and city-states that committed grievous offenses against God and other nations. God kept record of their sins and repaid them for their error.

He polices the universe continually and enforces His ways and laws. Nothing escapes His judgement except those who turn to Christ and receive forgiveness.

Christians in each nation should pray and beseech the Lord to bring revival so that many can escape His judgments.

READ/HEAR: Ezek. 23-25