This is the start of the rainbow after the rain. God will use the balance of the book to show His glory and purpose to a restored land and people - only as long as they are holy and obedient to Him. The vision starts with Ezekiel being led to a high spot overlooking on the south side what appears to be a city. He sees a man of bronze appearance with a linen cord and a measuring stick who has instructed him to record and deliver the message to the house of Israel. The cord was to measure longer distances and the stick the shorter ones.
I guess this must be refreshing for Ezekiel - he lost his wife and couldn't mourn, he was silent and then could speak, he was probably not the most popular person in town since he was standing for what was right, good and just. Still, God saw him through all of this and now He will honor him by showing him that the "best is yet to come".
Workwise, this is one of the days I dread but still as I am reminded - this too shall pass. Lots of stress and anxiety but overall, it is just a day and I can only do what I can do. Heard that GG will be back for next weekend and he will hear my sermon- wow! since the whole family will be there. Looking forward to the long weekend and seeing the Mets/Yankees on Sat and Sun. Sat with Irene and David (Fathers' day gift) and Sunday is a father - son bonding day with David and then a outdoor dinner at my b-i-l. Hopefully the weather holds up.
Praise for today: that He provides rainbows of promise after the rain.
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