I've been reading Ezekiel. I used to find reading the Prophets rather intimidating, expecting their words to be depressing, confusing, terrifying. But as I started reading Ezekiel the past couple of days, I was surprised to find it incredibly beautiful. I still don't understand it all, but the descriptions of God's glory and promises are poetically breathtaking.
From chapter two: And he said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you." And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me.
When I first read that, I thought to myself, "Wait, isn't that redundant? Circular?" But when I read it again, more carefully, I was amazed. God issued a command: Stand on your feet. And a promise for obedience: and I will speak with you. But God was already speaking with Ezekiel! Moreover, God was the one who set him on his feet; Ezekiel didn't have to do anything! There is something so powerful and authoritative - yet sweet and tender - about the way God commissions those that he chooses to use. Wow. Beautiful.
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