Tag Archives: Encouragement

Having looked at the difficulties and challenges of being a good shepherd, what about those of being good sheep? What are the qualities that make for good sheep? Here we are referring to God-followers, or disciples, not the farm animal variety. Jesus has made it pretty clear that He has two basic commands for us:Continue reading “Good Sheep – Ezekiel 34”

While humans may often fail each other in their roles as shepherds and leaders, God will never fail us. Whatever situation we may find ourselves in, whatever unfairness or hardships have come our way, or painful consequences from our own poor choices that are staring us in the face, the Lord has promised to neverContinue reading “A Divine Search – Ezekiel 34”

The role of a shepherd is one of great importance and responsibility. Many of us are living out the duties of a shepherd in one way or another – we may provide the nourishment, guidance, and protection for another living being who is unable to do this for themselves.  This could be for a baby,Continue reading “Faithful Shepherds – Ezekiel 34”

I recently heard from a person who became enraged by the failure of a product they had just purchased.  In their fury, they told a friend that they were going to drive back to the store and really vent their anger at the salesperson.  The friend, a fellow believer, leaned over and quietly spoke, “WeContinue reading “A New Creation – Ezekiel 33”

Being a watchman is a stressful job. One must be awake and alert at all times so as not to miss the critical moment when the enemy might appear, often when least expected. A prompt warning of an attack is essential to allow a proper defense to be raised.  The job is so important that,Continue reading “Being a Watchman – Ezekiel 33”

5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) What if we humans one day possessed everything that we might possibly desire – what would come next?  There is Biblical evidence to suggestContinue reading “A Covering Cherub – Ezekiel 28”

Can we achieve true success “without” God?  Many have believed so. But God expects us to eventually recognize and acknowledge His role in all of our achievements, as He has so often generously opened doors of favor and opportunity for us. Two Biblical writers foretell of the ultimate demise of two mighty maritime trading nations,Continue reading “Success Without God? – Ezekiel 27”

The great ancient city of Tyre was located on an island just offshore of the current city of Tyre, Lebanon.  This global powerhouse was once the center of commerce for Phoenicia, dominating trade on the seaways of the Mediterranean and beyond, perhaps even to England and West Africa.  Centuries before the empires of Greece andContinue reading “A Rock in the Sea – Ezekiel 26”

Through the prophet Ezekiel, the Lord revealed that He was looking for even one person to stand up in righteousness to represent ancient Israel, to lead the people back towards Him and away from a life of faithlessness, injustice, and violence. 30 “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards theContinue reading “Standing in the Gap – Ezekiel 22”

The prophet Ezekiel proclaimed the end of the line of the kings of Judah to his fellow exiles in Babylon.  This was no surprise to his audience, as they knew that any remaining kings and their children were now captive in exile with them in Babylon.  Nebuchadnezzar had ravaged Jerusalem, its walls, and it’s Temple,Continue reading “Messiah The Prince – Ezekiel 21”