Ez. 20:45 - 21

v. 45 of this chapter should really be the start of the next chapter since it talks about the imminent destruction of the South via fire. This was to be an all consuming fire that would not be stopped and destroy those who mocked God saying all that He does is speak in parables. According to historians, this occurred in 586 BC. The next part speaks of the judgement of the "sword" against Israel which became the Babylonian captivity and the dismantling of the Israel nation.This would affect "good and bad" people so that all would know that the Lord means business. Ezekiel is saddened since he knows what the Lord will and can do and yet all he can do is let them know. He cannot change their hearts or their ways - only the Lord can. They are "passed the point of no return" (POTO). v 14-17 shows the extent of His anger and Ezekiel's lament. The next thing for  Ezekiel to do is to lay down the path by which this is to be done. Heavy is his heart but it wasn't that he didn't see it coming.

I am doing something that I very rarely do... not go to church. It was advisable given that our church doesn't have a parking lot and we have to find street parking, sometimes a distance away. Still it grieves me not to be there and worship Him. The feet are still recovering and there is still leakage with the wounds that are healing. Very disconcerting to say the least, but still I am giving Him praise and thanksgiving for all He has done and brought me through. I enjoy the quietness to some extent but still .... Maybe I'll crank up some movies to watch on BluRay as some have suggested until the family comes home.

I read about my friend Heather and all that she is and has gone through. Her posts are deep and thought provoking and while we have never met, her and her family's plight has touched me and so I keep her in prayer. Father, carry them through this season of suffering as they have gone through much - I lift them up to you daily for their bread and your care.

Praise for today - that He alone is worthy of my praise and that He will carry me and others through.