The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Ezekiel 9:4-6,
"'Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it.' As I [Ezekiel] listened, he [the Lord] said to the others, 'Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.'"
Ezekiel's vision extends to the slaughter of those living in Jerusalem. In the vision six deadly men with weapons come from the north upper gate of Jerusalem toward the threshold of the temple, along with a man with a clipboard and pen (a writing kit). The six are sent to kill all the old men, the young men and women, mothers and children. However, the man with the clipboard was to put a mark on the foreheads of all who "grieve and lament over all the detestable things" done in Jerusalem - the sin and idolatry. The six deadly men killed all who did not have the mark.
I am reminded that the Lord takes note of those who are his, those who have embraced him in faith and joined his family. Just as with this slaughter in Jerusalem, the Lord will cast into hell all who do not have their names written in the lambs book of life. God knows very well each and every one who belongs to him and will ensure their both their safety and his blessing on them as all others will experience his wrath.
May we all find our names written in the Lamb's book of life! Here is how we can know our names are there: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9. Simple, yet it determines our eternal destiny! How wonderful the message of God's gospel!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"'Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it.' As I [Ezekiel] listened, he [the Lord] said to the others, 'Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.'"
Ezekiel's vision extends to the slaughter of those living in Jerusalem. In the vision six deadly men with weapons come from the north upper gate of Jerusalem toward the threshold of the temple, along with a man with a clipboard and pen (a writing kit). The six are sent to kill all the old men, the young men and women, mothers and children. However, the man with the clipboard was to put a mark on the foreheads of all who "grieve and lament over all the detestable things" done in Jerusalem - the sin and idolatry. The six deadly men killed all who did not have the mark.
I am reminded that the Lord takes note of those who are his, those who have embraced him in faith and joined his family. Just as with this slaughter in Jerusalem, the Lord will cast into hell all who do not have their names written in the lambs book of life. God knows very well each and every one who belongs to him and will ensure their both their safety and his blessing on them as all others will experience his wrath.
May we all find our names written in the Lamb's book of life! Here is how we can know our names are there: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9. Simple, yet it determines our eternal destiny! How wonderful the message of God's gospel!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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