This week, we saw how Ezekiel exposed the power of God as He worked in the ruins. Sometimes, the words were harsh, seemingly cruel. However, God wanted to make very bold on the banner, the ugliness of sin. And, isn't Ezekiel extremely bold in his declaration? God also wanted to make bright his offer of... Continue Reading →

I never realized how much “linen” was mentioned in the Bible until I started my study on the book of Ezekiel. In a few places of the account, Ezekiel mentions “the man in linen clothing.” Not having the background knowledge of linen, it made no sense to me. And it just may make no sense... Continue Reading →

When I think of a graveyard, finality, silence, ghosts, captivity, sadness, as well as ruins come to my mind. In this context, it is so easy to draw a parallel between the ruins in our lives and the graveyard. For right at the door of ruin, death lurks. Right in the heart of ruin, there... Continue Reading →

  People build walls because, they seek protection or privacy, they need a sanctuary or secrecy, and because they want to establish borders.  However, when God calls for the ruins, no wall can save us. In Ezekiel’s days, there were some false prophets telling the people to build walls, not so much literal walls, but... Continue Reading →

God created our world to be a beautiful place. In the Genesis of human existence, Moses gave us a meager but satisfactory picture of the loveliness God lavished upon this world during those six days of creation. In our everyday experiences and travels, we get to see glimpses of God’s glory in the sunrise. We... Continue Reading →

Everything on earth regarding humanity, every struggle, every desire, every relationship, everything about us, every job, every friendship relates to one underlying motive…finding our worth. We know, even though some won’t admit it, we know our unworthiness. The Word declares that “we are born in sin and shapen in iniquity…all our righteousness are like filthy... Continue Reading →

It seems hard to believe that the omnipotent God is negotiable but Ezekiel proved that He is. In chapter 4, God said this to Ezekiel, “Each day take flour from the barrel and prepare it as you would barley cakes. While all the people are watching, bake it over a fire, using dried human dung... Continue Reading →

This week we witnessed God's grace and mercy through the life of Ezekiel.  As you reflect, think on God's offer to save you. In preparation for next week's post, read the latter chapters of Ezekiel. God is pleased that you are taking this journey and I pray that He continues to nourish your life with... Continue Reading →

When you think of the word “remnant,” what comes to your mind? The dictionary says, remnant “is a small remaining quantity of something.”  Residue, leftovers and remainder are common synonyms for remnant. For example, we often talk about the remnants (leftover or remains) of food. Remnants in the ruin has a similar association, when we... Continue Reading →

When I think of loneliness in the ruins, the prodigal son immediately comes to mind. He had friends whilst he had money. Once he depleted his funds, they vanished. Except for the hogs, he was lonely in the hog pen, facing the ruins of choice and consequences. When Job was in the ruins of disease,... Continue Reading →

So far, we saw the disobedience and rebellion of the Israelites. We learned that God had sent prophets to warn, but also to encourage them. He gave them opportunities for repentance, but they reverted to the same sins of idolatry, irreverence and insubordination. God had to discipline them because “whom the lord loveth he chasteneth”... Continue Reading →

Ezekiel was called to serve when he was 30 years old; that is a landmark age.  It’s three decades of tasting life’s misery, beauty, pleasures and inadequacies; like us, he’d had his share.  I don't know what his plans for the future were, perhaps they were to get out of exile and start a new... Continue Reading →

Did God make Daniel for the lion’s den? Certainly! Did He make Moses for the wilderness? Certainly! Did He make Samson for the Philistines? Certainly! Did He make Ezekiel for the ruins? Certainly! Has God made you for this? Certainly! But what is “this?” It’s the summation of all of your experiences, whatever you are... Continue Reading →

I know lots of people who have, but I have never been bitten by a scorpion. Living in the Caribbean, I had some near misses,  lucky me! As expected, I’m scared of them…very scared. As for Ezekiel, God told him that he was going to encounter some scorpion like stings. If he was afraid, he... Continue Reading →

God's intention is to prepare us for His work and His world. Our world is contaminated with so many unholy things, that God has to strip us and rebuild us. Ezekiel went through this stripping stage. This week, we examined God's hand in preparing Ezekiel for the work ahead. After falling on his face before... Continue Reading →

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 →