The Sovereign LORD says

Read Ezekiel 3:22-27

The title in the NIV Bible that begins Ezekiel 3 says "Ezekiel, God's watchman."  That, in and of itself, comes across as a very lofty title for Ezekiel as God's messenger.  With such a title you would think respect and admiration and listening and following would happen when Ezekiel spoke.  But in fact, the end of the chapter tells us another story.

While the Spirit came into him and powered him, God told him what to say to Israel.  Go and say, "This is what the Sovereign LORD says."  Today, much like back in Ezekiel's day, we know all too well that some will listen and some will refuse.  And the reason is the same, rebellion.

I know it sounds harsh, but it's what God tells us over and over again.  The point isn't to preach the word of God and care less about what response we get.  No, the point is when we preach the word, when we share God's truth we will get mixed responses.  And when we do it should break our hearts because it breaks God's heart.

God wants everyone, everywhere to hear the truth because as Jesus said in John 8:32 - "the truth will set you free."  Since this is what God wants let's want the same for those we know who are caught in something, anything that is in rebellion to God.  And remember all people, believers and unbelievers, act in rebellion against God.  Let it be our desire to hear  what the Sovereign LORD says and be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:1-2). 

God's best for a great week following Him!