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The mercy of the Lord revealed through the Word of the Lord was given to Ezekiel. Always prior to judgment the Lord is seen visiting in mercy and with a fresh new warning. The proverb which was among the Israelites concerning warnings of this nature was that time passes and nothing happens. The Lord declared that He would bring this proverb to a conclusion by shortly fulfilling His word. The time had arrived and would not be put off any longer. Eze. 12:22-28 Again there is a parallel to our days. The end time events have falsely been given dates and these dates have come and gone until many, even Christians are prone to put them off until a time far in the future. Jesus advocated a doctrine of preparedness. Mt. 24:44 The prophecies pertaining to the end times are in sight all around us, if we have eyes to see.
The Lord rebuked the prophets of that day for their lack of spiritual enlightenment and understanding. Their prophecies were not inspired by the Spirit of the Lord but originated from their own thoughts and hearts. These self appointed prophets had committed just about every infraction possible in presenting themselves as prophets, therefore the word of the Lord came to them in harsh correction. The had prophesied contrarily to the will and purpose of the Lord. Speaking lies and giving false instructions. The Lord likened them to a white washed or untempered wall which would be quickly destroyed with the next storm which would pass through the country. They, themselves would be crushed by the wall. Anyone who would feel that they have the ministry of the prophet would do well to thoroughly study this chapter. Eze. 13:1-16 There is no room for mistakes in the prophetic
utterance. Every prophecy should be able to stand the strong scrutiny of the Word of the Lord. When it is a word contrary to the Word, throw it out, it is a lie. The Spirit and the Word agree.
There is also included a special word of instructions and warning to the ìdaughters of the thy people.î Ezekiel was instructed to prophesy against those who were giving false prophecies. They were also using pillows and kerchiefs as charms to entice the people. That includes modern day gimmicks which are supposed to be super spiritual. Their purposes was financial, their actions binding and creating fear in the hearts of the superstitious people. The word of the Lord promised deliverance to the people from the fear created by such practices. Eze. 13:17-23 This is one of those signs which is appearing in these days of which the Lord Jesus spoke. The word many, is impressive. Mt. 24:11.