God's Elect(Chosen). Husband of Kaytie/Pastor/Father/Positive professional/Believer in God:
*Comparing Scriptures
*Spotlighting those that deeply connect
Once more you’ll see the difference it makes between being a person who does the right thing and one who doesn’t, between serving God and not serving him.”
Malachi 3:17-18 MSG
God-of-the-Angel-Armies said, “They’re mine, all mine. They’ll get special treatment when I go into action. I treat them with the same consideration and kindness that parents give the child who honors them.
II Corinthians 3:17 (MSG)
"They suddenly recognize that God is a living, personal presence, not a piece of chiseled stone. And when God is personally present, a living Spirit, that old, constricting legislation is recognized as obsolete. We're free of it!"
(GNT): "Lord, you have deceived me, and I was deceived. You are stronger than I am, and you have overpowered me. Everyone makes fun of me; they laugh at me all day long."
THE PRICE OF PROPHETIC FAITHFULNESS
Jeremiah 20:7 (MSG)
"You pushed me into this, God, and I let you do it. You were too much for me. And now I’m a public joke. They all poke fun at me."
7. The Death of His Wife
Ezekiel 24:16 NLT
“Son of man, with one blow I will take away your dearest treasure. Yet you must not show any sorrow at her death. Do not weep; let there be no tears.
EZEKIEL REMARKABLE SIGN ACTS
1. LYING ON HIS SIDE
Ezekiel 4:4-8 NLT
“Now lie on your left side and place the sins of Israel on yourself. You are to bear their sins for the number of days you lie there on your side.
3. USE HUMAN EXCREMENT/DUNG FOR FUEL
Ezekiel 4:12 (GNT)
"You are to build a fire out of dried human excrement, bake bread on the fire, and eat it where everyone can see you."
6. DIG THROUGH A MUD-BRICK SEE WALL IN THE DARK & SNEAK OUT WITH HIS BELONGINGS.
Ezekiel 12:5-6 ERV
"While they watch, dig a hole in the wall and take your things out through it. Put your bag on your shoulder in the dark and carry it out.
5. PACKAGING EXILE BAGGAGE
Ezekiel 12:3-4 NLT
"Son of man, pack your bags for exile! During the day, as they watch, move to another place. Maybe they will get the message, even though they are such a rebellious people."
4. SHAVING HIS HAIR
Ezekiel 5:2 MSG
“Now, son of man, take a sharp sword and use it as a straight razor, shaving your head and your beard. Then, using a set of balancing scales, divide the hair into thirds.
2. EATING MEASURED FOOD
Ezekiel 4:10 (TPT)
"Of these grains, make a small loaf of bread at a set time each day. And you are to ration the water you drink to two cups at a set time each day.
Lie there with your arm bared and prophesy her destruction. I will tie you up with ropes so you won’t be able to turn from side to side until the days of your siege have been completed.