How can Ezekiel's example in 11:25 inspire modern believers to communicate God's truth? Ezekiel’s Faithful Report in 11:25 “Then I told the exiles everything the LORD had shown me.” What Ezekiel Did • Received the vision from God without distortion • Returned immediately to the captives • Communicated “everything” God revealed—no additions, no subtractions Principles for Communicating God’s Truth Today • Receive before you speak – Immerse yourself in Scripture first (2 Timothy 2:15). – Let God’s Word shape your heart before your words shape others. • Speak to the people God places in front of you – Ezekiel addressed fellow exiles; start with family, friends, church. – Faithfulness isn’t measured by platform size but by obedience (Luke 16:10). • Share the whole counsel – Ezekiel held nothing back; likewise, teach both comforting promises and hard warnings (Acts 20:27). – Avoid selective silence on culturally unpopular truths. • Depend on the Spirit’s empowerment – Ezekiel’s boldness flowed from the Spirit (Ezekiel 2:2). – Pray for clarity and courage, trusting the Spirit to convict hearts (John 16:8). • Communicate promptly – Ezekiel relayed God’s message without delay; procrastination dulls urgency (Hebrews 3:15). – Timely obedience can rescue others from error or despair. • Maintain integrity – His life matched his message; hypocrisy blunts credibility (James 1:22). – Let transparent living validate spoken truth. • Anchor hope in God’s promises – Ezekiel’s words prepared exiles for future restoration (Ezekiel 11:17–20). – Remind listeners that obedience leads to hope, not merely condemnation. Putting It into Practice 1. Daily read and meditate on Scripture, asking, “What has the LORD shown me today?” 2. Identify one person or group who needs that specific truth. 3. Share it clearly and completely—whether through conversation, text, or teaching. 4. Rely on the Spirit for wisdom and boldness, then leave the results to God. |
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