Ezekiel 3:10, 17 “Moreover He (God) said to me: ‘Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me.”
Ezekiel was faithful in listening to God and doing as He asked for the wicked and wayward Israelite’s. He was given the commission of not only watching out for their safety, but warning the people of the consequences for disobedience and wrongdoing.
Even though we live in different times, as I hear His words, God has called us to be no less vigilant and faithful, in watching out for people and warning them of the eternal cost for disobedience and deaf ears to the messages and warnings in God’s Holy Word. I believe He wants me to be faithful and Bible informed; as well as not slack off in what He asks us to do for others, which will bless us personally.
God wishes that we ‘keep our garments clean’ so to speak. It is then we can be His witness and He can work through us for others. It is always a temptation and distraction to follow our own pursuits and desires, thus allowing the focus to be on worldly thoughts and doings. Jesus tells us it is only by focusing upon scripture and the life of Jesus, that we are safe from planned wrong doing and overriding selfishness. Jesus invites each to come to Him in repentance and confession of our sins each day and throughout the day. Along with the forgiveness God freely gives, comes His strength to face the day and stay close to Him. So close that He comes and abides with us, as we abide in Him. It is then we become a channel of light seen clearly because it is reflects the light of Jesus.
No matter what happens around us and to us, God promises to be near with His support. Isaiah 58: 11 “The Lord will guide us continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden. And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” In these dark and troubled times, when people are not sure what to believe and do, there is an urgency to warn them as did Ezekiel, God’s message is to repent and come back to Him, lest it is too late to do so, and the God predicted last day events are upon us.
Let us each listen to God and enjoy His love, and hope of eternal life with Him forever.