Vision of the Measuring Line

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Warnings

The man with the measuring line symbolizes the hope of a rebuilt Jerusalem and a restored people  (v. 1). It is amazing that God chooses to accomplish His divine purpose through finite and imperfect people. When God saw Ezekiel’s open and obedient attitude he filled him with His Spirit and gave him power for the job ahead (v. 2). Ezekiel was called to give God’s message to the people whether they wanted to listen or not. The measure of Ezekiel’s success was not how well the people responded but how well he obeyed God and thus fulfilled God’s purpose for him (vv. 3-5).

As Ezekiel goes to these rebellious people to preach the Word of God he is given warning of the dangers of serving (vv. 6-10):

  1. Fear (v. 6) - 
    1. Of man.
    2. Of the circumstances of life (briers and thorns).
    3. Of the tragedies of life (scorpions).
  2. Discouragement (v. 6) - (nor be dismayed).
  3. Rebellion - (vv. 7-8) - becoming like the people you minister to.
  4. Giving your own message, not God’s - (v. 8).

Application

God doesn’t expect me to know everything about Him but to be a willing and obedient servant, faithful to what I know is true and right.

Ezekiel 2:1-13 (English Standard Version)


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