" 'Because they lead my people astray, saying, "Peace," when there is no peace, and because, when a flimsy wall is built, they cover it with whitewash, therefore tell those who cover it with whitewash that it is going to fall. Rain will come in torrents, and I will send hailstones hurtling down, and violent winds will burst forth. When the wall collapses, will people not ask you, "Where is the whitewash you covered it with?"
In the book of Ezekiel, God is pouring His judgment upon Jerusalem's false prophets. He's saying that all the false teachings that lead the people of Israel astray have eternal consequences and punishment will rain down on them. Nothing false can fly below God's radar even if it fools men on earth. We are being reminded here too that God can see everything beneath our skin and even in our thoughts. God knows when our motives become selfish and misaligned, and will take action to reveal His glory.
I need to hear this, not because I'm a false prophet or anything but to keep my motives aligned with God. Whether I'm working, serving in ministry or at home serving my wife; I need to allow my motives and agendas to be filtered by the Holy Spirit. It's easy to get initial direction from God only to pick up the playbook from there and do things as I feel I'm capable of doing. Somewhere in the middle of receiving God's vision and the outcome, I tend to insert my flesh on the tasks. I must stop daily to hear God's mighty voice. It's so important because it's not about doing things right, it's about doing the right things; effectiveness over efficiency.
Thank You Heavenly Father for making Yourself known to all sinners. I pray LORD that You watch over my heart in a way that protects it from attacks from the devil but open to where I can remain compassionate, loving and transparent. I seek You in every person and situation, for You are everywhere. In Jesus' Mighty Name I pray, Amen!
Ezekiel 13:10-12
In the book of Ezekiel, God is pouring His judgment upon Jerusalem's false prophets. He's saying that all the false teachings that lead the people of Israel astray have eternal consequences and punishment will rain down on them. Nothing false can fly below God's radar even if it fools men on earth. We are being reminded here too that God can see everything beneath our skin and even in our thoughts. God knows when our motives become selfish and misaligned, and will take action to reveal His glory.
I need to hear this, not because I'm a false prophet or anything but to keep my motives aligned with God. Whether I'm working, serving in ministry or at home serving my wife; I need to allow my motives and agendas to be filtered by the Holy Spirit. It's easy to get initial direction from God only to pick up the playbook from there and do things as I feel I'm capable of doing. Somewhere in the middle of receiving God's vision and the outcome, I tend to insert my flesh on the tasks. I must stop daily to hear God's mighty voice. It's so important because it's not about doing things right, it's about doing the right things; effectiveness over efficiency.
Thank You Heavenly Father for making Yourself known to all sinners. I pray LORD that You watch over my heart in a way that protects it from attacks from the devil but open to where I can remain compassionate, loving and transparent. I seek You in every person and situation, for You are everywhere. In Jesus' Mighty Name I pray, Amen!
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