Ezekiel 1:1-2:10
‘The
heavens were opened and I saw visions of God... The Word of the Lord
came to Ezekiel’(Ezekiel 1:1-2). Lord, You open our eyes to ‘see the
light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ’ (2 Corinthians 4:4). You
Lord speak to us. Help us to listen to You: ‘Speak, Lord, for Your
servant is listening’ (1 Samuel 3:9-10). ‘The Spirit came into me... Do
not be afraid of them or their words’ (Ezekiel 2:2,6). Through Your
Spirit, we receive wisdom - ‘We have received the Spirit who is from
God, that we might understand what God has freely given us’ - and
strength - ‘God strengthens us with power through His Spirit in our
inner being’ (1 Corinthians 2:12; Ephesians 3:16). ‘Be Thou my Vision, O
Lord of my heart... Be Thou my Wisdom, Thou my true Word... Be Thou my
Battleshield, sword for the fight.’
Ezekiel 3:1-4:17
Lord,
You speak to us: ‘The Word of the Lord came to me’ (Ezekiel 3:16). We
speak to You: “Ah, Lord God!’ (Ezekiel 4:14). We speak for You: ‘When I
speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, “This is
what the Lord God says, Whoever will listen, let him listen...”’
(Ezekiel 3:27). How can we keep on listening to You, speaking to You and
speaking for You? We need to be strengthened with the power of the Holy
Spirit: ‘The Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet’ (Ezekiel
3:24). We thank You, Lord, that the Spirit is our ‘Helper.’He helps us
to listen to You: ‘The Holy Spirit will teach you all things’ (John
14:26). He helps us to speak to You: ‘The Spirit helps us in our
weakness’ (Romans 8:26). He helps us to speak for You: ‘You will receive
power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses’
(Acts 1:8).
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