Ezekiel 40:1-4; 43:1-12 - How many times is Ezekiel going to fall on his face? We're in chapter 43 and again Ezekiel falls down before the glory of God. Standing before God is something our culture just assumes, as if we can just sit with Him and have a cup of coffee like equals. In the documentary "Expelled" Ben Stein asks well known atheist Richard Dawkins what he would say if it turned out he is wrong and he meets God face to face. Dawkins' response: "Why did you go to so much trouble to hide yourself?" Even if he turns out to be totally wrong, Dawkins places himself in a position of judgment. The reality is that I doubt he would be able to say anything, let alone even look at God. And this is the reality for all of us. Even Ezekiel, a holy prophet cannot stand before a Holy God, but has to be lifted up by the Spirit of the Lord. This truth makes the coming of Jesus even more profound. God stands among us, speaks and eats with us, dies in our place. Jesus falls flat on his face, and is lifted on the third day. Now you and I can stand.
Romans 8:18-39 - The whole creation cries out for redemption. We are the people of Hope. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. God is for us, who can be against us. Nothing can separate us from God's love. It's difficult to choose one thing from this section to meditate on. Each of these concepts could take weeks worth of posts to unpack. Consider taking a few moments throughout the day and considering each of these particular words from Paul. Feel free to post any questions.
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