Ezekiel 2:6a And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words….
On his 30th birthday, sitting by a foreign river in an exiled land, Ezekiel receives God’s call. Literally. Not only does God see him, not only does He know the desires of Ezekiel’s heart, God also knows his fears and concerns. God shows up. And thankfully, Ezekiel is paying attention. He is earnestly seeking. And he sees God is present.
Ezekiel 2:6b …Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions….
If Ezekiel had been moping, he would have totally missed God’s presence, God’s gift, His call to Ezekiel, and God’s reassurance. It’s futile to ask how many times I may have been too busy moping to notice God show up in my circumstances—much better to vow from this point on to have a seeking heart, to look expectantly at my circumstances, knowing my Savior will be found when I earnestly seek Him.
Ezekiel 2:6c …Do not be afraid of what they say or be terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people.
Lord, You tell Ezekiel again and again not to be afraid. And the truth is, If we align ourselves to You, there is nothing and no one to be afraid of in this life. Thank You for always showing up in my circumstances. Give me a brave heart that seeks You always. Help me to wait expectantly on Your presence. Amen.
Ezekiel 2:7 You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.
Have a blessed day.