We like to eat, most of us do. We like to taste and enjoy different dishes, unlike Ezekiel who had to eat something else. Right after God’s Spirit strengthened him, by lifting him from off his face of shame. God gave him something to eat. “Son of dust, eat what I am giving you—eat this... Continue Reading →

The announcement of judgement was one of Ezekiel’s main responsibility, but the message of redemption was at the heart of his call. The book of Ezekiel begins with an enthralling vision, perhaps too fascinating for words, but somehow Ezekiel was able to capture its essence and related it to us in chapter 1. One of […]

Lack of focus is a human problem. Many times,  we'll say, “I just can’t seem to focus.” With so many sensual distractions of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch, how can we focus? There is so much to see, so much to listen to and so much to taste. Elements that appeal to the senses,... Continue Reading →

Being a mathematician, I can’t help but declare my fascination with the circle. It’s infinite, even mysterious. Each point ends where it begins and begins where it ends so that the circle is full of beginnings and endings. No wonder we sing, "the circle of life." A circle is a striking symbol of oneness. “Let’s... Continue Reading →

It’s so like God, to pronounce judgment but also to offer salvation. After, listing the repulsive sins of the Israelites and after expressing how angry He was to Ezekiel, in chapter 33, He compassionately says, “I desire that the wicked turn from his evil ways and live. Turn, turn from your wickedness, for why will... Continue Reading →

The announcement of judgement was one of Ezekiel’s main responsibility, but the message of redemption was at the heart of his call. The book of Ezekiel begins with an enthralling vision, perhaps too fascinating for words, but somehow Ezekiel was able to capture its essence and related it to us in chapter 1. One of... Continue Reading →

This week we compared the ruins of Jerusalem with the ruins of our world. We also examined the ruins of our own lives, while Ezekiel gave us the bold encouragement that God is Lord of the ruins. As you reflect on the ruins of our world and perhaps those of your individual life, read Ezekiel chapter... Continue Reading →

If there was one message God wanted to convey, it’s this, “they shall know that I am the Lord.” Throughout the book of Ezekiel, we see this statement of God over 50 times, wanting the people to recognize that He is Lord.  He took them from Egypt, brought them into “a good land, flowing as... Continue Reading →

Long before Christ, God called thirty year old Ezekiel to relay a challenging message to a rebellious people.  Can you guess where Ezekiel was when he received his call? He was in the ruins, sitting “among the exiles” (Ezekiel 1: 1).  God called Ezekiel to proclaim punitive messages and dramatize difficult demonstrations relating to God’s... Continue Reading →

Do you like your life?  For some of us, there are things in our lives that we like and things that we dislike. Many  people are satisfied with their life, just like many of the Israelites were. As far as they knew, they were living the life. They worshiped. They religiously practiced the rituals. They... Continue Reading →