August 28, 2014

Ezekiel : 28. Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking.

 Ezekiel has seen a vision of God. A windstorm came, with a fire in the middle. Inside the fire were 4 creatures carrying a vault with a throne with a figure made of fire and fiery metal.

 Imagine being Ezekiel. He's a good guy; he wants to follow God. But all of this appears to him while he is out by the river! When the Lord has finished His message, Ezekiel is taken by the Spirit to a place among the exiles, where he sits for 7 days in deep distress. Of course, he is upset! The fate of everyone around him depends on his response to them and their changes or lack of change when they hear his warning. It's an unbelievable burden.

 Prayer: Lord, I am afraid that I could not tolerate the burdens You placed on Ezekiel. I want to serve You, but I fear being responsible for the response of others. I will carry Your word to others for You if that's what You need. Make me a worthy messenger for You. Amen