LET GOD’S WORD SINK DEEPLY INTO YOUR HEART FIRST
When God gave a word to Ezekiel, he was instructed to receive it into his own heart first, before sharing it with other people. This is still the best instruction for those that would share God’s Word with others. First apply it to your own heart and life, before delivering it to others! The one who does this will find their own hearts set aflame before speaking. It also removes much of the risk of seeming hypocritical in application.
After receiving God’s word into his heart, Ezekiel was sent to preach to his people. He was not to concern himself with results. For whether they heard, or refused to hear, he was to preach, “Thus saith the Lord!”
PRAYER: Dear Father, we receive Your Word. Your Word is truth. Sanctify us by Your Word. Fill us with Your Spirit and send us to declare Your Word to others. Help us to focus on obedience to You and not results. For You are the only One who can change human hearts and open human ears. In Jesus’ name, amen.