A Prophet's Story

Halloween is just over, so how about we talk about "Dem Bones?" It's a catchy
tune and a really "grab you" storyline. You just have to read Ezekiel; it's one rockin'
book! This prophet was a real crowd pleaser in his day for proof read Ezekiel 33:30-33.
Actually I'd like for you to read the whole book.
We've already got a musical going here with "Ezekiel Saw The Wheel" as the first
song. Zeke really needed a big vision to start him off on God's task. In chapters 2 and
3 he is commisioned as a watchman for his people. God straight up tells him: They
aren't going to listen--and he will lead a life of hardship! I don't know about you, but
that vision of the wheel is going to have to keep replaying in my head to keep on with
God's work.
God has one idea He's trying to get through to the people. He Is God--and nobody
else is! Count how many times the words "They shall know that I am God." can be
found in this book. Check with me or a commentary for the answer.
Ezekiel did his job. From his days forward the Jewish people are no longer idoloters.
For your memory verse I'm taking verses from Daniel; he was sending the same
message to a certain king, who then sent it out to his entire kingdom.
Daniel 6:26-27 (New International Version)"I issue a decree that in every part of my
kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For he is the living God
and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never
end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and
on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions."
Towards the end of Ezekiel there is a vision of "The River Of Life"That is like God
showing Ezekiel the promise of his future healing of all his pains through life. A
vision much like this is in Revelations 22:1-2.
May you all read your bibles and get to trust in God as much as Ezekiel and Daniel.
They were and will be rewarded.