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Ezekiel 34:1-6

The Message

When the Sheep Get Scattered

34 ^1-6 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherd-leaders of Israel. Yes, prophesy! Tell those shepherds, ‘God, the Master, says: Doom to you shepherds of Israel, feeding your own mouths! Aren’t shepherds supposed to feed sheep? You drink the milk, you make clothes from the wool, you roast the lambs, but you don’t feed the sheep. You don’t build up the weak ones, don’t heal the sick, don’t doctor the injured, don’t go after the strays, don’t look for the lost. You bully and badger them. And now they’re scattered every which way because there was no shepherd—scattered and easy pickings for wolves and coyotes. Scattered—my sheep!—exposed and vulnerable across mountains and hills. My sheep scattered all over the world, and no one out looking for them!

For Reflection

This message is clear.  No obscure metaphors here.  Our task is to prophesy with our voices and actions.  Feed the Holy message to all those within ear shot.  Use your talents to spread the good news.  The consequence of inaction on your part is the spiritual decline of us all.  

Isn't that interesting.  Spiritual decline in Ezekiel's day seems no different from spiritual decline being recorded in polls today.  Who's fault is that?  Yours and mine.  Stop complaining about your minister,  your music, your leaders, your services and start now to serve the Lord's Kingdom.

Pray

that you will respond tho the grace God has shown you by stepping up and using your talents to serve Him.