Day 239 (Ezekiel 1-4)

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[jodyrigler]

I just had a conversation with my daughter yesterday about how no matter how we feel about ourselves, there is someone out there that is praying for what we don’t love about ourselves. Someone’s goal weight is our current weight, someone’s desired hight is ours current height, someone is grumbling and wishing for our hair type. I happen to be 5’ 2” “I like to say 5’ 2 and 3/4 because that matters when your my height 🤣” and an introvert 😁. I have always wondered why God did not make me taller and mor outgoing! I could have done so much more for His kingdom if I wasn’t such a coward 😊… no! That is from Satan! I am, we all are, just who God made us for His purpose! I am so thankful God made made Tara-Leigh just how he did because I have learned so from this person she wished he hadn’t made her! Thank God for some unanswered prayers! 🥰

[antoinettehereford]

Wow. The life of a prophet is a very hard thing. Ezekiel is called to do different acts before the people to display before the people. To lay on your side for over a year and eat food that has been prepared over a fire with cow manure as the fuel ... yikes! But, that is symbolic of how Israel has defiled themselves because of their unfaithfulness and disobedience to the Lord. My God shot came in the very first chapter. I can't imagine seeing the glory of the Lord. That had to be so awesome to witness, but at the same time frightening. It is a picture of how we should see God. He is glorious and majestic. He is holy and awesome. That should lead us to worship Him.

Today's podcast was so good. Thank You, Lord, for creating me as You did. You make no mistakes in Your creation. Thank You for the gift of salvation and bringing me from death to life. Praise God!

[dorimatney]

It is not easy to be a Christian among people who are not Christian. We are called to tell others about God and about Jesus and His sacrifice for our sins. This is very difficult when we are met with unbelievers whose hearts are hard and they react with anger. Even if they react with argument or insult, it is very challenging to talk about God and what He has done for me and what He wants to do for them who don't believe. God, you create each of us with unique personalities and strengths so that we can share Your story and potential salvation with those we love.

Ezekiel 3:11 NIV
"Go now to your people in exile and speak to them. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says, ’ whether they listen or fail to listen.” '

God had to harden Ezekiels forehead to prepare him for talking to the hard headed Israelites. God, give me thick skin for the insults that people I love give when I talk about God and His LOVE. It is hard, but we are told to share the Good New of Jesus even if we are rebuked. Lord, Your spirit is in me. Guide us, your believing children to carry out You Will for our lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

[DonZimmerman]

I’m intrigued and amazed by God’s physical glory, represented and guarded by the bizarre and fearsome cherubim that we see later in Revelation. No wonder His ways are not ours and His thoughts are higher than ours—and yet He reveals Himself to us.

[ginamiller]

I’m not even 5 foot and an introvert. I wanted to be taller and out spoken.
I’m thankful now for how God made me and pray that He uses me for His glory.

[wanda]

Thanks for the ways you help with difficult parts of the Bible! I’ve been a Christian for over 50 years, have read through the Bible many times, but every year there are always things that I didn’t realize before, am now connect the dots, or whatever, and your daily teachings are so good and helpful to keeping me learning more and more. And this is my 3 full year of going through TBR and by far one of my favorite helps to my daily devotions!

[susanepperson]

God called Ezekiel as a prophet instead of a priest. He was a clear, consistent speaker when describing the visions God gave Him. It amazes me that God spoke from His Throne, and He lifted Ezekiel up. God pursued Israel with Ezekiel, even though they were rebellious, He still loved them and called them back to Himself.

[kathleeneckel]

Today, like SO many days, God has placed me in a position to hear what I needed for my life. I am so grateful for this program. Thank you

[karlacastillo]

I am the 5’2” introvert and I thank God that everyday He continues to work on me to break out and share the gospel boldly. All the glory to God!

[cindinorton]

“Vegan scroll” made me smile ! And Tara Leigh…. I imagine God is smiling at how you are using your God given personality! Thank you Lord for Tara Leigh and Thank you TLC for sharing your gift!

[fratboytrey]

““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.”
‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This verse stood out to me today as my God shot because it serves as a snapshot of the incoming Messiah Jesus and his ultimate sacrifice. This verse also puts into perspective how amazing Christ sacrifice for us was, he was humiliated, tortured, and mocked, and yet he still let himself die and be sacrificed for our sins. Our God and our Messiah is so good. Glory be to God and praise be to Jesus.

[catherinescourtis]

I am glad TLC pointed to the Holy Spirit entering Ezekiel which didn't really happen until after the Ascension and the parallels between Jesus's acts and those demanded of Ezekiel - taking on our burdens. I noticed that in correlation to the fact that God repeatedly calls him Son of man and son of man throughout chapters 2-4. This name/title is usually reserved for Jesus. Is Jesus the Spirit indwelling Ezekiel? I don't know but this whole thing is so cool! He's all over the OT! The Triune God is present and working in unison. I love it. Who's thriving inthe OT?!😅❤🎉

[marykayecole]

My God shot today comes from Ezekiel 2 and 3 where several times the Spirit raises Ezekiel up. This reminds me of the time I felt God literally give me a hug during a very trying time in my life. God has the power to physically touch and move us.

[valeriewhite]

Hi bible Family ❤️🙌🏾 He's where the Joy is ❤️❤️💯 Have a blessed day in His Presence ❤️

[DonZimmerman]

Each day we start our Recapping with “Let me see something new about You I haven’t seen before.” Today, this is the first time we see “Son of Man, ” as well as the Glory of God depicted as the Cherubim Throne with God Almighty and His Spirit Who speaks and commissions. The only other place we see “Son of Man” in the OT is Daniel 8:7, and then, of course, we see Jesus call Himself the Son of Man: One Who is filled with the Spirit to deliver the Lord God’s message to hard-hearted people. The Son of Man has necessarily seen God’s Glory—with its four faces (reason, courage, strength, and speed), its all-seeing ability and mobility, its flaming presence and multi-colored jewel-like emanation. And what are we supposed to do with this? Well, what are we supposed to do with Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, or the Northern Lights? At the least, we are supposed to fall down like Ezekiel, and worship—with a little more insight into Who God is.

[sherylkilpatrick]

That moment God makes you remember who you are❤🙌🏻

[jeankaniewski]

Thank you Tara for the encouragement that God made me exactly how He needed me to be. I too can be hard on myself and wonder why I am the way I am at times. He is my God, knows me, and created me for Himself 💕

[chinitamadrina]

I'm 5"3 and an introvert! Lol Tara Leigh, thank you for the encouragement. I have no idea yet what he wants to use me for, but surely he created me for his glory and I'm just following him day by day

[Letdownyournets]

Thank you Lord for making me just as I am today. My personality isn’t for me but for your glory! ❤

[AnchoredinHIM]

I love what Tara-Leigh highlights today. "His design for me is consistent with His purpose for me. My personality isn't for ME, it's for His glory." I appreciate that He makes us all unique, different, and special. I tell my class of first graders all the time, year after year, that it's our differences and uniqueness that make us so special, yet sometimes I forget to remember when it comes to myself.
If only I were... if only I could. If only I had... whatever I choose to fill in those blanks, God made me and gave me everything I need to be my unique and perfectly (imperfect) self! Just like it makes me sad when I hear my sons or students bashing themselves for one of their God given specialties, God feels the same way (but stronger) when we bash ourselves and wish we were someone we aren't.

Ouch. Great reality check and reminder.

I also love the reminder that God uses His people to spread the word and introduce them to Him, but the responsibility to listen and change their hard hearts is their own decision. That's between Him and them.

Praise the Lord.

Please, God. Continue to refine me and sanctify me, use me and my personality for Your plan. Thank you for running after me and embracing me. Thank you for setting me free!

I pray in the holy and mighty name of Jesus, Amen!

Have a blessed day!