WHETHER OR NOT

 

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

 

WHETHER OR NOT

Ezek 2:5

5 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.

 

Ezek 3:17

17 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

 

          Prophets not only predicted future events, but they also presented godly advice. Unsolicited advice occasionally seems like meddling and is sometimes unheeded. That does not devalue the advice.

 

          God warned Ezekiel that the people of Israel would not heed his warnings nor apply his truths to their lives. The result would be disappointment in the messenger and trouble for the listeners. The disappointment came because there was no way to measure the effectiveness of Ezekiel’s exhausting work. Indeed, today’s ministers have fallen into the trap of measuring their effectiveness by counting nickels and noses when the real measure is spiritual growth and maturity.

 

Prov 15:23

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

 

"If just a cup of water I place within your hand

Then just a cup of water is all that I demand,"

But if by death to living they can thy glory see,

I'll take my cross and follow close to thee.

Ira Stamphill

 

Lord, bless and strengthen those who faithfully present words fitly spoken. AMEN