Read chapter 11
"Speak!" One command by the Lord that would sure cause anyone to speak and not be kept silent even if they tried. This time it's said that the Spirit of the Lord fell on him, not just entered him as we read in earlier chapters. The falling on seems to be a stronger rendering of the Spirit entering, showing the zeal and the immediate words and actions the Lord wills to take place. This falling upon Ezekiel of the Spirit was afresh, giving him boldness, courage and enlightenment. Oh that we might pray for the Spirit to fall afresh on us!
Now Ezekiel is to prophesy to the wicked counselors in the city, twenty-five men mentioned in verse one that are at the gate of the city. The Lord says He knows the things that come into their mind. Because of their wicked thoughts judgement is to come on them as Ezekiel calls them out. The Lord knows all thoughts of all men, every thought, of the wicked and righteous. He know's the plans of our mind before they even take place. This should both cause us awe of God and fear of reverence of Him. We can't scheme or trick the Lord. Can you imagine if anyone knew all your thoughts how shameful you would feel? Don't forget though that the Lord does know. If your thoughts were heard outloud, how would you feel? What thoughts need to be called out even if know one else knows them?
"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." 2 Corithians 10:4-6
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