Scripture:
“Then he added, “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen to you or not.”” Ezekiel 3:10-11 NLT
Observation:
When God called Ezekiel, He gave him a very difficult calling. He was to speak to Israel, knowing they were hard-hearted and would not respond to him. He told Ezekiel to listen carefully to God’s words himself and let them sink into his own heart before speaking them to the Israelites. He was told to then deliver the words, whether they listen or not.
Application:
When you speak for God, there will be times when people don’t want to listen to you. As a communicator for God, I am first and foremost a spokesperson for the Lord. I must let His words go deep within me before I communicate them with others. I need to pray a message into my heart and not release it until I have digested it well. After that, I am free to deliver the message. I must live my own message.
Prayer:
Father, help me to represent You well as I endeavor to teach and preach Your word. Help me to let Your word sink deeply in my heart so I can communicate it effectively. Show me how to be more effective in speaking Your words. Let my words be anointed to bring life change. Give me strength when people don’t respond to Your words or Your voice. Show me how to communicate for You well.
Yours Forever,
Jeff
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