God’s Desire - Always the Same

 Scripture:

“False prophets and those who seek their guidance will all be punished for their sins. In this way, the people of Israel will learn not to stray from me, polluting themselves with sin. They will be my people, and I will be their God. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!’”” ‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭14‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

In this passage God is speaking through Ezekiel to His people. He tells them that they will be punished for their sins. He tells them this will let the people know not to stray away from Him and into sin, thus polluting themselves. His goal is always the same, “they will be my people, and I will be their God.” 

Application:

The cry of God from the beginning has always been the same, “that they would be His people and He would be their God.” He has always looked for a people who are completely His. Our place is to be the people He is looking for. We should make it our goal and answer the desire of the Father. When we walk with Him and follow His ways, we are bringing great joy to the Lord. His ways must be the center of our focus and doing His will must be our vision. Then He will be blessed and honored and will have His desires fulfilled.

Prayer:

Father, let me be completely Yours. Let my life reflect Your desires and my heart be pure before You. I want You to be my God and I want to be Your child. I want to live a life that brings You pleasure. You are worthy of my very best and I want to honor You with my life. Teach me to walk in step with You and to follow You completely.

Yours Forever,

Jeff