(What an amazing and blessed scriptural journey my life has been)
Ezekiel 40:2-4 In a vision of God he took me to the land of Israel and set me down on a very high mountain. From there I could see toward the south what appeared to be a city. As he brought me nearer, I saw a man whose face shone like bronze standing beside a gateway entrance. He was holding in his hand a linen measuring cord and a measuring rod. He said to me, “Son of man, watch and listen. Pay close attention to everything I show you. You have been brought here so I can show you many things.”“Then you will return to the people of Israel and tell them everything you have seen.”
THERE IS NO DISPUTING GOD’S INDISPUTABLE WORD
I have had many questions during my journey, yet God has never failed to answer. Though, at times, His answers seem to tarry, they are always right on time. Almost eight years ago, I asked God to use me; even so, I have learned that when in the trenches of an assignment, it can sometimes be difficult to recall that which explicates and brings temperance. BUT GOD, sends his Holy Spirit; who teaches us all things and brings into remembrance that which Jesus taught, to lead us into ALL TRUTH. Then too, sometimes it’s God Himself who blocks that clarity so that His glory is revealed to us and through us, at His appointed time. Amen!
I recently revisited the book of Ezekiel, in its’ entirety, for the first time in about five years. In the past when I have read Ezekiel, the emphasis was on what he saw; as opposed to what he did. So many things were clarified for me. For example: Public display of my luggage; Confining myself to the house; Long period of rest; Confirmation that those who chastened me “using God’s name,” did so against His will; He even brought to remembrance, with extraordinary detail, the church I saw in vision in 2012. Thank You JESUS! I feel so very humbly vindicated.
INTERVENTION OR INTERFERENCE?
There really is a difference between intervening and interfering. Every word written in scripture has purpose, which unto us is revealed, at God’s ready. God did not set a son against his mother; He set a daughter. When we intervene, we do so with God’s approval and for His purpose; not because a brother, for whatever reason, harbors hatred (ancient hostility) toward his sister. The deceiver led others to believe that I was operating within the realm of “playtime.” BUT GOD, knows his own. We must pay close attention to God’s words, lest our intervening be interference. While it was not playtime, on my part, the events that followed, all over this nation, were definitely “dressed rehearsal:” God’s merciful way of preparing us. I never sought attention for myself. God sought to gain your attention, that His glory might be revealed through me. And, to my great joy, His Glory was revealed through my prayer life; which is perfectly fitting, being that this part of my assignment began as a result of a Bible study session entitled “The Power of a Praying Woman.” He set me as an example for how “the people” must respond in the midst things to come. Still, I am but one person. Houston (I'm so proud of my hometown), though a little rough going, got the message. I see why God chose them, they did excellent in dressed rehearsal. You gotta praise Him in the midst of the storm. I sincerely hope the rest of you were paying attention.
My Interference: In anger, I spoke against a man whom I had never known, without God’s authorization; a man of God, a pastor, my father. It was against God and my deceased father, whom I sinned (God did not set a daughter against her father). Therefore, it was unto God alone whom I repented. As a result of repentance, I initially spent only a few weeks on the streets before God allowed me to take refuge in a shelter. I believe God considered then His Word, “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,” whereby, He extended great mercy unto me. I was at the end of God’s chastening, when others chose to interfere in His business of restoration, and prolonged my suffering by colluding to have me thrown back out on the streets, without cause. These willfully cling to the misconception that, because it is written, it’s approved. But, not everything that is written, is meant for us to do; some things were written for our admonition, that we might choose not to do. Yet, in all things we are given free will. God, aware of man’s frailty, foreknew that we, in failing to guard our hearts from the devil’s wiles, would sometimes choose the gardens of transgression. Therefore, by the Blood of Jesus, those who are of a repentant heart, are forgiven. However, we do not go unpunished. For He will not allow His name to be profaned. Still, knowing that “all things work together for them that love the LORD; those who are called according to His purpose:” I have long since forgiven; howbeit, the testimony remains.
Though some still refuse to believe the report; choosing instead to dismiss it as the demonic, busybody, works of the flesh; God’s Word will prevail. Unfortunately, that insolent response is precisely as God foretold. Sadly, my accusers are, far too often, “God’s own people;” my brethren, who preach, shout, speak in tongues, and pray for spiritual manifestations; yet, when the supernatural is displayed, unless in the form of silver and gold, it’s often accredited to the devil. I can’t even imagine how that must make God feel. Though He does give us a glimpse in scripture: “I told you these things long ago; before they happened, I announced them to you so that you could not say, 'My idols did them; my wooden image and metal god ordained them.' You have heard these things; look at them all. WILL YOU NOT ADMIT THEM?” The very fact that God would need to say that, is heartbreaking enough; Yet, we blatantly, continue to disregard and disrespect Him, by giving HIS GLORY to his greatest adversary.
Their Interference: Scripture does not bear us out in works of the flesh. Just as speaking against my father, when God had not commanded it, was a work of the flesh; likewise, is gathering together against another “In God’s Name,” when that gathering is not of God. I don’t know who all was involved; I don’t have to know; God knows. Here’s the thing, you don’t even have to be a Christian to know that ganging up on someone, especially when they’re down, is wrong. Consider it from a gentile’s perspective, this is what you taught them: Seeing someone, a fellow Christian (a homeless, sexual abuse survivor) in trouble, you took part in having her banished to the streets, where she quite possibly, could have been abused even more. Is that the “Agape’ Love,” of which you preach? Matthew 23:3-4 But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. They tie up heavy loads and put them on men's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them (Lord have mercy). . . BUT GOD! Still, knowing that you were unsuspectingly being misled by the deceitful schemes of the unjust, I prayed that God would open their eyes. See, the devil would like nothing better than to see me condemned for disobedience, therefore he tries to provoke, that I might succumb, even to scriptural insults (smh). Nevertheless, God called me to intervene in “matters of men,” where His name is being dishonored. Indeed, if one part of scripture is true, then ALL IS TRUE. For what God said applies to all.
Yet,
“THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL is not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to Me.”
(Jesus!!!) I can understand sinners’ unwillingness to listen to Him; but, He is talking about the church! How can one claim be a follower of Him, but refuse to even listen to Him?“THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL is not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to Me.”
Nevertheless
“You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.”
“When I tell righteous people that they will live, but then they sin, expecting their past righteousness to save them, then none of their righteous acts will be remembered. The righteousness of the righteous man will not save him when he disobeys, and the wickedness of the wicked man will not cause him to fall when he turns from it.” “I judge each of you according to your deeds.”“You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.”
I WAS NOT YOURS TO CHASTEN
(being partakers in other men’s sins by partiality or sudden laying of hands)
NOR TO DISCOURAGE
(with revolting words, accusations, or labeling)
(with revolting words, accusations, or labeling)
“I will bandage the injured and strengthen the weak. But, I will destroy those who are fat and powerful. I will feed them, yes – feed them injustice! Then you will know that I, the LORD, have heard every word you have spoken against the mountains of Israel. For you said ‘They are desolate; they have been given to us as food to eat!’ In saying that, you boasted proudly against me, and I have heard it all. You rejoiced at the desolation of Israel’s territory, now I will rejoice at yours!”
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Heavenly FATHER, Thank You for divine orchestration. Thank You for sending, unto me, at this appointed time, Thy Holy Spirit, to guide me into truth, through the book of Ezekiel. Again, I admit my guilt in failing, at the first, to trust your plan. But, as always, your timing, as is your grace and mercy, is perfect. Thank You for the purpose of this journey as revealed through the Holy Spirit. Thank You for the answers provided through Your Word. For certain we know not where life will lead us; but, with You in charge, there is no fear. As I said some years ago, in choosing You, I say again today: “Here am I Lord, send me.” In the name of the Father; and in the name of the Son; and in the name of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Thank You JESUS.
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I ABSOLUTELY ADORE HIM!!!
There is so much more to tell you, But, I’ll cut it short, for now; I don’t want to be too wordy. I might be accused of using swelling words (tic)
Footnote: I keep silent, when God requires me to. But, I prophesy as the Sovereign LORD commands. When I reference a song, text or sermon, I am entering into agreement with it. Those who trusted in a lie and operated in oppression, having driven me out, demonized my visions and chastised me for not speaking positive “smooth” things, you are the ones whom scripture says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”
Yaaassss, “Here am I; send me;” In other words, because I know He’s got my back, I’m gon’ REP Him. The devil can get mad all he wants to. That’s right, 5th Ward (“THE NICKEL”) up in the house!
Recommended Reading: Isaiah 30; Ezekiel (all)
