Ezekiel 9-12

In chapter 9 we are experiencing Ezekiel's vision. We see the prophet pleading to God and praying over what he sees. God commences with His judgment over idolatry. He starts with the Elders in the temple, and the sight of judgment (idolaters being killed) is much more than Ezekiel is ready to handle. Our worship will change into what God wants it to be when we seek His desire for true worship.

In chapter 10 we see the Lords glory departing from the temple. We should each hope that our acts or heart for worship would never cause that.

In Chapter 11 the Lord says He has been their sanctuary among those scattered among foreign nations. He says He will change those whom have not devoted their heart to detestable things from having a heart of stone to a heart of flesh. He says "they will be my people and I will be their God." (NIV)

The Lord reveals in Chapter 12 that the time for warnings through visions is over and judgment is to take place. There is a time when God must deal with each of us. He gives us every opportunity to choose Him. That is the Loving just part of Him. He either grieves or rejoices over what we lead His people to do. I encourage each of us to strive for His response that says this is my child in whom I am well pleased.