Subject: God's Work for Believers

Ezekiel 3:16-17 (ESV Strong's)
And at the end of seven days, the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.

Subject:  God's Work for Believers

Ezekiel is a prophet with a tough job.  He is a priest and prophet called to give a harsh message to the rebellious people of God.  He has already been told in the early chap;tears of this book that the people will not listen to him.  Even though he will use interactive styles of speech, well advanced to our modern day TedTalks, Ezekiel's message will be rejected.   He was told that in advance.   That very thought would cause most people pause and perhaps de-motivate them to speak.   In the above passage, however, Ezekiel is warned about what his real job is all about.   He is to be a watchmen to warn the people.  This warning is from God.   He is not to worry about their response.   He is responsible for his response.   This section will go on to warn him that if he shouts a warning and they listen, all is good.  But, he is also warned that if he doesn't shout a warning, those who sin will pay for them sin, but God will require it at his hand and his blood.   The message here for us is simple, we are to deliver the message of God and not worry about the response of others.   We are simply held responsible for the delivery of the message.