Ezekiel 8:6 And he said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the utterly detestable things the Israelites are doing here, things that will drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see things that are even more detestable.”
I readily admit that I am applying human logic to an eternal God. I’m not sure of the wisdom there, but I’m using the intellect He gave me to make sense of His word, and I think He’s ok with that. I find it interesting that with each atrocity He shows Ezekiel, He says, essentially, “But wait. There’s more.” It is clear from this chapter that the people have heaped insult upon injury to the Lord. This is not just one paltry offense.
Ezekiel 8:9 And he said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here.”
The level of God’s care for His creation also seems clear to me in this passage. If God didn’t care about His people, 1. He would not have made sure Ezekiel understood the level of offense and 2. He would not have bothered with…retribution? Justice? I’m not sure what the right word is here, but if God didn’t care, He would not have been so upset and would not have taken such drastic measures to help His people see their real need for Him.
Ezekiel 8:15 He said to me, “Do you see this, son of man? You will see things that are even more detestable than this.”
Lord, Thank You for Your fierce love. From here, it seems that people are more trouble than they are worth at times. Thank You that that is not the way You think. Help me to love as You love. Help me to forgive as You forgive. Help me to serve as You serve. Draw me closer to You. Amen.
Ezekiel 8:18 Therefore I will deal with them in anger; I will not look on them with pity or spare them. Although they shout in my ears, I will not listen to them.”
Have a blessed day.