I want to begin by pointing out to the few of you that follow my blog that although I have not written in a while, it does not mean that I have ceased reading as was the case before. I either wanted to internalize what I read or wasn’t in a place fit for writing, but either way, I was still reading! I encourage you to go back through chapters 16-19 to see what’s going on (especially 16 – that one got me good!)…
In Ezekiel 20, elders of Israel come to Ezekiel for a word from the Lord and get a history lesson. God points out to them how time after time He would show them the way to live, they would turn the other way, and He would forgive. God has had enough. He tells Israel how to find forgiveness, but He also tells of coming judgment. Israel is in trouble.
Ezekiel ends by saying, “Ah, Sovereign LORD! They are saying of me, `Isn't he just telling parables?'” In other words, the Israelite elders aren’t buying what Ezekiel’s telling them! Not only have they been foolish in not following God, but they are now being foolish in not believing His words!
I am SO guilty of this! I’ll be in the depths of my sin and instead of listening to God to find a way out, I’ll continue ignoring Him and decide that I still know what’s best. FOOLISH! God, help me be wise! Help me see my foolishness before it’s too late!
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