Ezekiel's Calling

Introduction

English Standard Version Chapter 1

Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking.

Ezekiel’s Call

2 And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. 3 And he said to me, “Son of man, I send you to the people of Israel, to nations of rebels, who have rebelled against me. They and their fathers have transgressed against me to this very day. 4 The descendants also are impudent and stubborn: I send you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD.’ 5 And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6 And you, son of man, be not afraid of them, nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions. Be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house. 7 And you shall speak my words to them, whether they hear or refuse to hear, for they are a rebellious house.

Explanation

Ezekiel was consumed by the glory of the Lord.

Ezekiel 1:28-2:1 “Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking. And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.””

What does it mean to be consumed by the glory of the Lord?

1. When do we lose it?

2. How do we get it back?

3. Ezekiel wasn’t crazy. Ezekiel was consumed.

God called Ezekiel to a difficult place.

People who will not listen are some of the most difficult.

God gave Ezekiel what He needed for the job.

The word of God.

A hard head.

Application

May we be consumed by the presence of God.

Invitation