Ez 1: 1-15

I am starting a new book delving back to the OT. When I first was called and prepared myself for becoming an elder at my church, I turned to this book as a guidepost since Ezekiel was a watchman and that is what I was called to be as well.
Ezekiel's time was during the 6th C - BC and his ministry came about the same time as Jesus in his 30th year of life. As an exile, he saw a vision and the glory and power of God. The creatures he saw in his vision were spectacular in statute but also a representation that God has power over all the earth and sees everything. If they weren't unique, the angels' appearance would not have stood out and caught the attention of Ezekiel. They were true servants and go where the Spirit led without waver. I guess the similarities of these creatures and Isaiah's (Chap 6) would be in their "coal-like" appearance yet their purposes were entirely different.
I love the OT! God has great things in store for me as I delve back into this book.

I am extremely thankful that I was able to spend time with my son (via phone) to encourage him during a "down-time" of his training. God always gives us valleys to appreciate the mountain-tops. I know that praying with him will be difficult due to his schedule in sims, still it will never stop me from praying and thinking thoughts of him.

Prayers for today: that God will heal and comfort my peeps - seeking physical and mental healing, give traveling mercies to those who are on the road (like myself later) and for those still ravaged by the tsunami. My thoughts also go out to those on the missions field - far and near, as they seek His will and be safe in a unstable world.

Praise for today: I praise Him for His steadfastness to me and my family.