Ezekiel 33 -- Who Am I Responsible To Tell?

God gave Ezekiel a solemn responsibility.  He was to be the watchman for Israel, the one who warned them, and God further told him that if he faithfully relayed God’s word to Israel and they failed to obey, it would be their own fault.  If, however, God gave him words to deliver and he failed to do so, and as a result the people did not obey because they had not heard, then their deaths in sign would be held against him.

My commentary said, “God held Ezekiel responsible for the house of Israel.  The question arises for every believer:  For whom will God hold us responsible?  To whom shall we witness?  Whom shall we warn?  Our relatives, fellow workers, neighbors, friends?  It is a solemn responsibility, and we harm to our own soul if we do not fulfill it faithfully.”

Also In verses 30-33, God was telling Ezekiel that many people were listening to his messages solely for their entertainment value.  They liked to listen, but they had no intention of OBEYING.  My commentary said that even we do this when our response to a sermon is, “That was a fine message!” rather than “God has spoken to me; I must do something!”

Father, help me to be responsible for what I hear from You and also for faithfully sharing that word with those You point me to.  Don’t let me be guilty of hearing but not obeying, either.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford