How can Ezekiel 3:4 inspire us to share the Gospel today? Ezekiel 3:4—A Timeless Call “He then said to me, ‘Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak My words to them.’” Why This Old Testament Commission Still Echoes Today • The same God who sent Ezekiel sends us (Matthew 28:19–20). • The message still belongs to Him—“My words,” not ours. • The urgency remains: people need truth, and God chooses human messengers (Romans 10:14). Lessons for Our Gospel Mission • Go where God directs. Ezekiel went to his own people; we begin with those near us—family, coworkers, neighbors. • Speak, don’t stay silent. God commanded words, not mere example; faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). • Rely on God’s authority. We carry His words, so confidence flows from Him, not our eloquence (1 Corinthians 2:1–5). • Expect resistance yet remain faithful. God warned Ezekiel of stubborn hearts (Ezekiel 3:7); Jesus said the same (John 15:18–20). Faithfulness, not results, defines success. Practical Ways to Live Ezekiel 3:4 Today 1. Spend daily time in Scripture so you have “His words” ready. 2. Pray for specific opportunities with specific people. 3. Share personal testimony: how His words changed you. 4. Offer to read the Bible together; let God speak for Himself. 5. Keep conversations gospel-focused—creation, fall, redemption, response. 6. Trust the Spirit to convict; your role is to speak clearly and lovingly. Encouragement from Other Scriptures • Acts 1:8—Power to witness. • 2 Corinthians 5:20—We are ambassadors. • Colossians 4:5–6—Gracious, seasoned speech. • 1 Peter 3:15—Gentle, respectful defense of hope. Closing Reflection Ezekiel’s call did not end on the banks of the Chebar; it lives whenever believers open their mouths to declare God’s saving word. Let His commission propel you today—go, speak, and trust Him with the results. |
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