Follow God Completely

 Scripture:

“and I was told to give this message to the people of Israel. This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will defile my Temple, the source of your security and pride, the place your heart delights in. Your sons and daughters whom you left behind in Judah will be slaughtered by the sword.” ‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭24‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Ezekiel prophesied in this passage that God would defile His own temple, which He called Judah’s security and pride. He went on to say that it was the place their hearts delighted in. He told them their sons and daughters would be slaughtered. All of this was because of their refusal to follow God’s commands and paths. God was seriously trying to get Judah to wake up and see their rebellion, but they simply wouldn’t turn.

Application:

Hard-hearted and stiff-necked people are hard to reach. Sometimes God has to take drastic actions to get their attention. There are people who won’t follow God until they hit rock bottom as we call it. God wants us to follow Him out of our love for Him, but some need tough love. God’s heart for them to walk with Him and follow Him causes God to lift His hand of protection and allow the enemy to ruin their lives. He does this, not for punishment, but because He wants them to turn to Him completely.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are incredible and I love You with all my heart. I want to follow You well all the days of my life. I want to speak what You are speaking and do what You are doing. Help me to always walk in submission to You and Your Word. Let my life be aligned with You. 

Yours Always,

Jeff