"Stand up, son of man," said the voice [of the Spirit]. "I want to speak with you [Ezekiel]." The Spirit came into me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet. I listened carefully to his words. "Son of man," he said, "I am sending you to the nation of Israel, a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. They and their ancestors have been rebelling against me to this very day."
—Ezekiel 2:1-3 NLT
Key Thought
Ezekiel had seen an amazing vision during a horrible time in the life of God's people. Ezekiel was a prisoner in a foreign land and God's glory — God's messenger, God's Spirit — come to him and communicate several important things:
O Father, God of all nations and Lord of every circumstance, please use your Spirit to raise up leaders in our day who will communicate your truth with us and call us to serve you and bring you the honor that is due you. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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—Ezekiel 2:1-3 NLT
Key Thought
Ezekiel had seen an amazing vision during a horrible time in the life of God's people. Ezekiel was a prisoner in a foreign land and God's glory — God's messenger, God's Spirit — come to him and communicate several important things:
- God is not confined to a place, but he lives in and with and for his people.
- God knows what his people do, and their conduct matters to him — no matter where they are and what their circumstances are.
- God uses his Spirit to call people to serve his people and communicate his will whether they are willing to listen or not.
O Father, God of all nations and Lord of every circumstance, please use your Spirit to raise up leaders in our day who will communicate your truth with us and call us to serve you and bring you the honor that is due you. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Ⓒ 1996-2017 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. The Thoughts and Prayer for God's Holy Fire are written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations marked MESSAGE are taken from THE MESSAGE, copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
