In this short chapter, the Lord compares the people of Jerusalem to a grapevine that is not good for anything. Here’s the chapter in its entirety: “Then this message came to me from the Lord: “Son of man, how does a grapevine compare to a tree? Is a vine’s wood as useful as the wood of a tree? Can its wood be used for making things, like pegs to hang up pots and pans? No, it can only be used for fuel, and even as fuel, it burns too quickly. Vine branches are useless both before and after being put into the fire!” (Interesting…never knew that.)
“And this is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Jerusalem are like grapevines growing among the trees of the forest. Since they are useless, I have set them aside to be burned! And I will see to it that if they escape from one fire, they will fall into another. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord. And I will make the land desolate because my people have been unfaithful to me, says the Sovereign Lord.” (Ezekiel 15)
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Create a spirit within us that fully embraces you, a spirit that seeks to know you, a spirit that has total trust and faith in you! Lord, develop us like the trees planted near water and not the vines in the forest. Lord, we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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