Ezekiel 31-33

What God said to me – Even when evil has reached a crescendo and My judgment is at the door, I take no delight in the death and destruction of evil men.  My heart has always been to draw people to repentance and to be able to restore them to the place where I always desired they should be – walking with Me, serving Me, worshipping Me.  As a watchman on the wall warning people of the impending judgment, your responsibility is not just to warn, but also to point them to where their salvation is found.  Don’t just tell them of the punishment and destruction of judgment but tell them of the hope and joy of salvation and restoration.  In doing so you will be faithful and obedient to Me and I will be pleased.  Don’t take on the burden of their response – it is not yours to bear.  Your responsibility is faithfulness and obedience.

Ezekiel 28-30

What God said to me – I know you think of judgment as punishment and devastation, but it is much more.  It is when I manifest My holiness in the midst of it all.  Judgment is not just because of disobedience and rebellion – it is also because My holiness cannot abide sin.  In order for My children to spend eternity with Me, judgment must come so that all sin and rebelliousness and ungodliness are dealt with because My holiness requires they be removed.  I have been patient for a very long time in order to give time for repentance and restoration, but My patience is coming to an end.  My plans have a set time and when the time comes, I will accomplish them.  You must be ready.  You must be alert.  Don’t let down your guard because you think there is plenty of time.  Behold I stand at the door.

Ezekiel 25-27

What God said to me – No matter how great the nation is in the eyes of the world they are not exempt from judgment.  People look at the devastation around the world from wars and natural disasters and think such a thing could never happen here.  They say we are too great – we are rich – our country is vast – we can take care of ourselves.  But they have never faced the full wrath of an angry God.  When I have reached the end of My patience and judgment falls, nothing can stand against it.  Now is the time for My people to stand in the gap and fast and pray.  Judgment is coming but there are still some who can be reached.  You be faithful to pray and obey as I lead you.  You stand strong and be diligent to follow Me no matter the reception you get from the world.  It will not be easy, but I will be with you now and forever.