How does Ezekiel 11:2 reveal God's awareness of leaders' secret plans? Setting the scene Ezekiel is transported by the Spirit to Jerusalem’s eastern gate, where twenty-five influential leaders stand. From human vantage they appear untouchable, but the Lord quickly unmasks what lies beneath their polished exterior. Verse under the microscope “And He said to me: ‘Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give wicked counsel in this city.’” (Ezekiel 11:2) What the verse lays bare about God’s awareness • God singles out specific men—He knows exactly who the plotters are. • “Devise iniquity” points to deliberate, calculated schemes, not accidental sin. • “Give wicked counsel” shows their influence spreads; their private discussions shape public policy. • The exposure happens before Ezekiel utters a word, proving the Lord observed every whispered strategy long before His prophet arrived. • By naming their activity while it is still “in the city,” God shows He is present inside the very chambers where plans are hatched. How Scripture consistently confirms this truth • “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight” (Hebrews 4:13). • “I, the LORD, search the heart; I test the mind” (Jeremiah 17:10). • “You discern my thoughts from afar… Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD” (Psalm 139:2,4). Why this matters for us today • National and local leaders may cloak agendas, but God remains the ultimate auditor of every policy meeting and back-room deal. • Believers can trust that injustice never catches the Lord off guard; He is already addressing it, often through His people. • Personal application: if God sees hidden plots, He also sees hidden faithfulness. Quiet obedience is never overlooked. |
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