Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
When a watchman saw the enemy approaching, he sounded an alarm to warn his people. God made Ezekiel a watchman with a mandate to warn His people to turn from their wicked ways. As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want … Read more
When was the last time you were serious about hearing from the Lord? The leaders of Israel were very serious. So they went to Ezekiel to receive a message from God. On August 14, during the seventh year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, some of the leaders of Israel came to request a message from the … Read more
The Bible references several places where people received a mark on their foreheads. Was it good to have such a mark or not? Let’s take a look. He said to him, “Walk through the streets of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of all who weep and sigh because of the detestable sins … Read more
The word consequence means, a result or effect of an action or condition. When we think about sin the way God thinks about it, its consequence can only result in disaster. “– you are guilty because of the blood you have shed. You are defiled because of the idols you have made. Your day of … Read more
God asked Ezekiel to take on the important role of the watchman for the people of Israel. It was his responsibility to sound the alarm alerting them of God’s warning. Now, son of man, I am making you a watchman for the people of Israel. Therefore, listen to what I say and warn them for … Read more
The prophet Ezekiel was told to prophesy to the entire nation of Israel. Because of their terrible sins against the Lord they experienced God’s judgment. The Lord will always deal with our sin in one of two ways. We will either suffer the consequences of our sin or we can ask for and receive His … Read more
Many of the prophets in the Old Testament had a tough time proclaiming the message of God. Ezekiel was one of those prophets. Even though he spoke to “God’s people,” his messages were often rejected. You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won’t listen, for they are completely rebellious! … Read more