“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.’”
Ezekiel 3:17
God’s love is so amazing and deep that He sent His Son Jesus on a rescue mission to make salvation and eternal life with Him available to us all. We’re ambassadors of this wondrous story. But while many are open to this message of hope, others openly reject it and even mock it. And it can be hard to hold up against such opposition.
Now try to imagine being Ezekiel when the Spirit filled him and literally raised him to his feet, saying, “Son of man, stand up on your feet …. I am sending you” (2:1, 3). He’s told he will be a watchman for the house of Israel, delivering God’s message to people who reject Him.
Ezekiel’s call would not be an easy one. Those he’d be sent to are described by Lord Himself as rebellious, in revolt, obstinate, and stubborn. Maybe that rings a bell with you. Your own loved ones, neighbors, colleagues, or acquaintances might be some who just don’t see the necessity of committing their lives to Jesus. But we are ambassadors of the good news of our Messiah, that He forgave us of all our sin, nailing it to the cross (see Colossians 2:13-14).
Now try to imagine being Ezekiel when the Spirit filled him and literally raised him to his feet, saying, “Son of man, stand up on your feet …. I am sending you” (2:1, 3). He’s told he will be a watchman for the house of Israel, delivering God’s message to people who reject Him.
Ezekiel’s call would not be an easy one. Those he’d be sent to are described by Lord Himself as rebellious, in revolt, obstinate, and stubborn. Maybe that rings a bell with you. Your own loved ones, neighbors, colleagues, or acquaintances might be some who just don’t see the necessity of committing their lives to Jesus. But we are ambassadors of the good news of our Messiah, that He forgave us of all our sin, nailing it to the cross (see Colossians 2:13-14).
Scripture Focus
Ezekiel 3:16-27
Insight
Lord, give us more of Your likeness as we go out as watch.men and watchwomen today. Give us encouragement in the face of rejection. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Song of Solomon 3-4
- Psalm 70
- John 10