Ezekiel 7:1-4 The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land! The end is now upon you, and I will unleash my anger against you. I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices. I will not look on you with pity; I will not spare you. I will surely repay you for your conduct and for the detestable practices among you. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’”
Do you see how Ezekiel’s warning to the Israelites pertains to you, also? Your “things” will not help you in the end. It is worthless trash compared to your salvation, your relationship with me. You have much, and I have given it to you. But you are so wrapped up in the things of life on this earth that you are forgetting what is really real – eternity. You are forgetting and forsaking what is important – knowing me, obeying me, being my child. When will you remember that everything you have been focusing on for the last few years is perishable – is in truth nothing. I am eternal. Your time with me – or without me – will be forever, endless. What do you want to obtain – what do you want to attain during these years that I will give you? Do you want to have a perfect house? A nice car? A job that will make you feel good, useful, etc.? Or do you want to know me? To understand what is important? To live a life of righteousness, where you are always comfortable around me? Do you want to prepare for an eternity spent with me – or just a few “comfortable” years spent on earth? Decide child. Though I will always be here, you are losing opportunity. And your time could end at any moment.
Your level of maturity has slipped. It can be restored, but it does not just appear. You will have to work for it. I want you to be mature in my word. Mature in your thought processes. Mature in your decisions. Mature enough to overcome your emotions and make good choices. I will give you wisdom and maturity. But you must seek me in order to avail yourself of these gifts. (2004)
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