Days 99 & 100 - The Prophet Ezekiel

This is my new photo now for my blog. See the mountains? That's where I was just 100 days ago! And God has led me back down to safety and shelter from the storms that instantly form high atop those magestic mountain ranges.

So my husband and I have been studying Ezekiel. I know...what a complicated book to begin studying as a new Christian, right?! That's what I thought, too, when my husband suggested it.

But we have a King James version that we read, along with a New King James version for further clarification, as well as a study guide that explains this convoluted and prophetic book in the Bible.

And what we are learning together is wonderful! Ezekiel wants us to know that God is everywhere. Ezekiel remind us that worshiping false gods has brought about catastrophe. Ezekiel also emphasizes the need for a new and personal relationship with God, and he assures us that God wants a new covenant of peace with us, as well.

Thank you so much, Father God, for allowing me the opportunity to study your word while snuggled up beside my dear husband and holding tightly to his strong hand, as I listen to his deep voice speaking your words and as we together grow closer not only to each other, but to You.

Realize - by S. Lenzkes

When a message from God

would clear up confusion,

He could write on my wall --

or give the illusion.

But the writing that's there,

it's plain to be seen,

is a simple crayon drawing

that I've yet to clean.

Lord, help me to learn

I won't be receiving

a miraculous sign

wrought through believing;

when each day I can see

and yet don't apply

Your messages looking

straight in the eye.