Ezekiel 3:14-17
“The Spirit lifted me and took me away. I went bitterly and angrily. I didn’t want to go. But GOD had me in his grip. I arrived among the exiles who lived near the Kebar River at Tel Aviv. I came to where they were living and sat there for seven days, appalled. At the end of the days, I received this Message from GOD: ’Son of man, I’ve made you a watchman for the family of Israel. Whenever you hear me say something, warn them for me.”
“The Spirit lifted me up and took me away. I went in bitterness and turmoil, but the Lord’s hold on me was strong. Then I came to the colony of Judean exiles in Tel-abib, beside the Kebar River. I was overwhelmed and sat among them for seven days. After seven days the Lord gave me a message. He said, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you receive a message from me, warn people immediately.”
Glimpsing the throne of God (Chapter 1:25-28) would overwhelm anyone. Ezekiel had to leave the glory of God Almighty and return to the nitty gritty. Now he bore the heavy weight of exercising God’s call. God graciously allowed Ezekiel seven days to adjust before getting to work, watching on Israel’s behalf. Mystical experience nourishes us, but its over-riding purpose is to glorify God.
Lord, please keep my head on straight, ever properly oriented towards you and you purpose. May your call upon my days and hours reign supreme. I want to always be about your eternal business.