Ezekiel 40-42

What God said to me – Just as I told Ezekiel to declare to Israel all that he heard and saw, “I AM” telling you the same.  The things I teach you and show you as you walk through life, both good and bad are not just for you so you can grow in faith and grow closer to Me, they are also for the sake of others.  You are to share My faithfulness in your struggles.  You are to come alongside others who are struggling and encourage them by sharing what I did in your life.  When you are faithful in your walk and share your story, I use your faithfulness to carry out My plans in the lives of others.  You become My coworker as you participate and become my partner as you obey.  Let Me use you as a minister to those who are hurting.

Ezekiel 37-39

What God said to me – I do not “need” you to magnify My name among the nations.  I can and will magnify My name and make Myself known in the sight of the nations.  There is coming a time when all will bow down and acknowledge Me.  But you need to magnify My name for your own sake, not Mine.  It is as you walk with Me in obedience acknowledging who “I AM” to the world that your faith grows and you are slowly changed into My image.  When you see what “I AM” doing in the world and in people around you and you join in to participate with Me in carrying out My plans as I direct you, our relationship deepens.  It is through this lifelong conversation and walking with Me that your faith and confidence grows and “I AM” magnified as a result.

Ezekiel 34-36

What God said to me – When you disobey Me and walk after the way of the world, you profane My name among the nations. They judge Me by you and are turned away from Me because of you. This is why it is so important that you walk with Me consistently. When My people join in the ungodliness of the world, they lose their influence. Reputation matters. When the people of the world experience difficulty and trials, they have no place to turn if you are just like them. I know its difficult not to fit in and be accepted but those very differences in you are how I can reach them. Stand strong in your faith so I can use you to accomplish My purposes and reach as many as possible before the end.