Ezekiel 20-21 A revelation about the Sabbath day is tucked in chapter 20 of Ezekiel.  Whereas my impression of God’s purpose for the Sabbath day has been for designating a day of rest (because the Lord knows we need rest from our work), there is a different reason: “12 And I gave them my Sabbath days of rest as a sign between them and me. It was to remind them that I am the Lord, who had set them apart to be holy.” So celebrating the Sabbath day sets us apart to be holy.  Being set apart means that we … Continue reading Sabbath contemplations

Ezekiel 16-17 Prophetic words are bouncing all over the page today.  What do you think of when you read this: 22 “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will take a branch from the top of a tall cedar, and I will plant it on the top of Israel’s highest mountain. 23 It will become a majestic cedar, sending forth its branches and producing seed. Birds of every sort will nest in it, finding shelter in the shade of its branches. 24 And all the trees will know that it is I, the Lord, who cuts the tall tree down and makes … Continue reading Not a wishy washy God

Ezekiel 13-15 It’s been a very long day. Beautiful service and time with family…then a very long car ride. We had to stop for the night and will finish up the drive tomorrow. More thoughts about idols today. Ezekiel even used the same phrase I did earlier…the Israelites had idols of the heart. I’m too exhausted to finish out this thought…but more to come tomorrow! Continue reading Long day equals short post

Ezekiel 9-12 Ezekiel warned the king that not only would he be exiled, but also that he would not see. And so it happened…his eyes were gouged out before he was exiled. Today an amazing thing happened at a Starbucks. I’ll write about it when I get home and have a real keyboard….but let me say that God is Sovereign and causes all things to take place. That’s a comforting thought as we face tomorrow’s funeral…. Continue reading Teaser