Ezekiel 24-26

(February 27, 2015)

                I can only imagine what Ezekiel went through, dealing with the death of his wife and continuing to be about the work of the Lord (even using his wife’s death to communicate with the people and not mourning her passing).  Presumably Ezekiel loved his wife (as a prophet, we can safely presume that, I believe).  And yet he recognized that even this special human relationship was secondary to his relationship to the Lord.

                We understand our obligations to develop strong and loving bonds with those around us – family, friends, spouses, and so forth.  But when these relationships become a substitute for our relationship with the Lord, we encounter severe and negative consequences.  It is only when our relationship with the Lord is strong that we can create the healthy relationships that bless both our lives and the lives of those we love.