Ezekiel's Calling

After seeing a spectacular image of the glory of God, Ezekiel was harkened by the title, son of man. This title brings to our attention his frail humanity in the light of God's infinite sovereignty. Jesus preferred this title for Himself as well. Perhaps it reminded Him constantly of His role in the Covenant of Redemption He had made with the Father and Holy Spirit.

Notice the order of events in what Ezekiel says in verse 2 of chapter 2: "As He spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me." He spoke to Ezekiel, the Spirit entered Ezekiel, and Ezekiel heard Him. Ezekiel was regenerated by the Spirit in order to hear the word of God. Compare 1 Corinthians 2:14.

Next, we see that Ezekiel is called to preach to his own countrymen, people who speak his own language. He is told that they will not hear him. Had he gone to foreign lands, to people who did not speak his language, they would have heard and understood. But not this stubborn people to which he belonged. We have, from this passage (Ezekiel 2:3-7), an interesting application for missions today.

Finally, Ezekiel was given a scroll to eat. It was the word of God, and it was as sweet as honey in his mouth. Just as food serves to satisfy our physical appetite, so the word of God satisfies our spiritual appetite - if indeed our spirit lives. We were dead in our trespasses, but God made us alive. Has God made you alive in order to feed on His word and find satisfaction?