Bible passage: Ezechiel 33: 30 - 33
Ezechiel created quite a stir amongst his people. In the streets and in their houses they were busy discussing what was happening. They were not only talking about the message he delivered from God, but they were actually encouraging each other to attend a huge "rally" to which they flocked in their masses. The Bible describes it as something like the concert of a big "performer". The crowd was listening to the beautiful voice and the lyrics full of passion. But - and take note: this is the sad part. They did not actually listen to what he was saying, because they did not respond by doing what God commanded.
Even "religious" people like to be entertained. Jesus Himself was sometimes followed by a crowd of people. They heard most of what He said, because He delivered His message in the marketplace. Eventually the masses turned their backs on Him. Does it mean anything to be part of an excited crowd? Is God's message for entertainment purposes only? Is hearing the message enough ... or should there be a response?
60 000 men in a big tent ... a sold out meeting in a sport stadium. Are you part of this new "excitement"? What happens in your life, when the meeting is over?
Ezechiel created quite a stir amongst his people. In the streets and in their houses they were busy discussing what was happening. They were not only talking about the message he delivered from God, but they were actually encouraging each other to attend a huge "rally" to which they flocked in their masses. The Bible describes it as something like the concert of a big "performer". The crowd was listening to the beautiful voice and the lyrics full of passion. But - and take note: this is the sad part. They did not actually listen to what he was saying, because they did not respond by doing what God commanded.
Even "religious" people like to be entertained. Jesus Himself was sometimes followed by a crowd of people. They heard most of what He said, because He delivered His message in the marketplace. Eventually the masses turned their backs on Him. Does it mean anything to be part of an excited crowd? Is God's message for entertainment purposes only? Is hearing the message enough ... or should there be a response?
60 000 men in a big tent ... a sold out meeting in a sport stadium. Are you part of this new "excitement"? What happens in your life, when the meeting is over?
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