Twenty four years have passed since the beginning of the book, yet now Ezekiel will see what has ired the Lord. He is taken up via the Spirit and led by an angel to view what the nation has become and what has driven Him out of His sanctuary. Each issue, which in and of itself, violates the holiness of God and is an affront to the 1st and 2nd Commandments is not only being embraced by the populace but also the priests and elders who are the spiritual leaders of the church. Their lack of respect for the holiness of God has allowed violence both locally and abroad and the vermin infestation has brought down the sanctity and appearance of the God's temple.
God's holiness - the one thing that makes God, God! If He is not holy and pure, then there is no standard and no "true north". Chaos prevails because all things are relative and in the eyes of the beholder. From the get-go, there has always been the desire of God for His people to be holy. Israel failed mightily and since then, we really haven't gotten it right either. God's wrath comes from His actions out of anger - they are brutal and complete. The flood is an example of that action never to be repeated again. Yet God's means of restoration is also complete and is done out of His love and compassion. Jesus's presence, death and resurrection was and is - once and for all.
Going home after a really long week at work - felt like I worked enough for a 6-day week, so I am really looking forward to seeing the family and relaxing (?) for the most part.
Prayers today - for my traveling and the family getting out and about during this day. For my family worship group and what our study brings tonight. Of course, my peeps!
Praise for today: To truly comprehend and bask in His holiness - the standard, yesterday - today and forever.
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