God keeps telling Ezekiel to tell His people what He wants them to know in order to enrich their lives and to live for Him. That is also true today. We are to be Ezekiels and spread the word to all. We will be held accountable for those who remain lost that we have not witnessed to.
I believe that God is telling Ezekiel about the end times in these chapters. He tells him in Chapter 34:13;
"And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them
from the countries, and will bring them to their own land,
and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers,
and in all the inhabited places of the country."
In the 40's Israel became a state after years of her people being scattered all over the world. There are now some of each of the twelve tribes living in Israel today. Time is running short, "Feed my Flock." Do you have loved ones who are wondering aimlessly7 through life without knowing our Lord? "Feed my Flock." Are there people in your neighborhood, in your state, in other countries who have not heard God's word? "Feed my Flock."
God tells Ezekiel that David, His servant shall be His shepherd and He will feed His flock. God will make a place of peace as well as a place of safety for His flock. He will cause showers of Blessings to fall upon them. I want to be among God's flock and receive the "showers of Blessings" He has for me, don't you? I want my family and friends there with me sharing in those showers.
God has given us many great promises of things to come. He has also given us instructions on what we are to do until He returns. "If you love me, feed my flock."
As I was reading this today I couldn't help but think of the New Testament passage where Jesus refers to himself as the good shepherd. He certainly leads us and cares for us. I also though about how God said he wasn't restoring Israel for their sake, but for the sake of his name. I pray we remember that it wasn't for anything we have done that God blesses us, saves us or redeems us. It's all because of who He is and for His glory. We've been talking a lot lately about pride. That fact will certainly help keep it in check!
ReplyDeleteI love to read about sheep in the Bible. I love to study sheep vs. goats and their respective behaviors. I know it sounds strange, but this subject was part of a life-changing illustration on motherhood for me, maybe one day we can share that. The Lord, as our Shepherd, presents a whole different perspective when discovering His attributes. "Feed My sheep".....love it, Boots!
ReplyDeleteMs. Boots - loved your posting today - especially the "feed my flock" part. I love sheep - several years ago I had the pleasure of holding a baby lamb - I'll never forget it. And one of my all time favorite "church" pictures as a child was of Jesus walking along with the lamb in his arms. I know he probably didn't look like that, but it is a beautiful picture anyway. We are so blessed by this Good Shepherd in our daily lives.
ReplyDeleteOh yes Ms. Boots - we must "feed the flock"! That is why I am doing what I am doing with youth because I feel such a burden to disciple them and teach them how to stand strong for Jesus as things get harder and harder as we get closer to the end times. Right not, these are my "sheep" and I just love them so! Love your post Ms. Boots!!!
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