The hand of the Lord was upon me ...

Ezekiel 40:1-49; James 5:1-20; Psalm 130:1-8

The prophecy spoken by Ezekiel has its ultimate Source in God Himself – “the hand of the Lord was upon me”, Ezekiel tells us in Ezekiel 40:1. He goes on to describe “visions of God” (Ezekiel 40:2). To speak the Word of God faithfully requires patience. there is not always evidence of great blessing. Nevertheless, we must be faithful like “the prophets who spoke in the Name of the Lord” (James 5:12). Such ministry is to be accompanied by prayer – “the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). The prayer and preaching are to be directed towards bringing men and women back to the Lord from whom they have wandered away (James 5:19-20). There is blessing for those who lead others  back to the Lord.

From my One Year Bible