Good Morning “Fools for Christs Sake.” Today we are in Ezekiel 5.
We all get weary… the question is, what do we do when we become weary? God promises His sustaining power (Isaiah 40:31), that will bring a harvest if we don’t give up (Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:9).
When we get weary of what God asks us to do we should remember what He asked the prophets to do in His name. Imagine doing Ezekiel’s job for even a few days. Ezekiel’s faithfulness shines in his willingness to do the same task every day for over a year!
We might be called upon to perform many tasks that are repetitive, monotonous - even humdrum. Others might require us to put ourselves “out there” in a way that might even bring ridicule from an unbelieving world. But God calls us to be faithful, even if that means becoming fools on behalf of the Gospel.
“We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored!” 1 Corinthians 4:10 NIV Read on. Paul paints quite a picture of sacrifice.
God hates sin. And how had His people sinned? They turned their backs on God and His covenant – a covenant in which those who disobeyed it would incur its curses. (Deuteronomy 27, 28) Those who serve other gods are guilty of violating the purpose for which they were created. At the time of today’s chapter, Jerusalem’s destruction was only five years away, and it was the direct result of the people’s sin. In light of that harsh truth, we can appreciate God’s love for us and Jesus’ atoning sacrifice on our behalf.
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV)
The destruction of Jerusalem was prophesied and fulfilled with complete accuracy, so too will the prophecies of the Day of the Lord in the Book of Revelation come to pass. Where will you stand on that day?
Love you all! Dig in!
We all get weary… the question is, what do we do when we become weary? God promises His sustaining power (Isaiah 40:31), that will bring a harvest if we don’t give up (Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:9).
When we get weary of what God asks us to do we should remember what He asked the prophets to do in His name. Imagine doing Ezekiel’s job for even a few days. Ezekiel’s faithfulness shines in his willingness to do the same task every day for over a year!
We might be called upon to perform many tasks that are repetitive, monotonous - even humdrum. Others might require us to put ourselves “out there” in a way that might even bring ridicule from an unbelieving world. But God calls us to be faithful, even if that means becoming fools on behalf of the Gospel.
“We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored!” 1 Corinthians 4:10 NIV Read on. Paul paints quite a picture of sacrifice.
God hates sin. And how had His people sinned? They turned their backs on God and His covenant – a covenant in which those who disobeyed it would incur its curses. (Deuteronomy 27, 28) Those who serve other gods are guilty of violating the purpose for which they were created. At the time of today’s chapter, Jerusalem’s destruction was only five years away, and it was the direct result of the people’s sin. In light of that harsh truth, we can appreciate God’s love for us and Jesus’ atoning sacrifice on our behalf.
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV)
The destruction of Jerusalem was prophesied and fulfilled with complete accuracy, so too will the prophecies of the Day of the Lord in the Book of Revelation come to pass. Where will you stand on that day?
Love you all! Dig in!
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